Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that mortgagees (lenders) inspect properties acquired upon foreclosure, and, if such properties are found to be vacant, meet licensing and other requirements with respect to such properties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Greenlee
Introduced: September 16, 2010
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2008–2011 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
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This bill requires mortgage lenders to inspect properties after foreclosure and obtain a license if the property is vacant. The lender must meet licensing requirements and post a bond or security to secure potential code violation costs.
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