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Notifying Homeowners About Short-Term Rentals in Their Buildings

Official:Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," to provide for notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Young

Introduced: March 19, 2026

Signed: June 11, 2026

: Committee on Rules

government housing

Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires landlords in multi-family buildings to disclose if a dwelling unit is licensed for short-term rentals and inform owners/residents of such licenses.

What This Bill Does

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Landlords in multi-family buildings must disclose in writing to tenants or prospective tenants whether a dwelling unit is licensed for short-term rentals.
The disclosure must be made part of the lease and must specify which units are licensed for limited lodging.
If the landlord knows that limited lodging is licensed in any dwelling units, the lease must identify the unit or units where limited lodging is allowed.
This disclosure requirement is in addition to any other disclosure requirements for limited lodging operators.