Official:Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Tasco
Introduced: May 26, 2011
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends Philadelphia's water and sewer rent laws to make it easier for property owners to discontinue or waive unpaid charges under certain circumstances.
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