Legislation

City Council Passes Emergency Eviction Relief Bill for Tenants Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis Restrictions

Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill providing temporary eviction relief to residential and commercial tenants, limiting evictions to cases where there is an imminent threat of harm due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Council Extends Benefits for South Philly Development Project Amid Ongoing Pandemic Economic Struggle

Low-Income Families in North Philly May Face Higher Rent Increases Under New Proposed Zoning Rules A proposed zoning change could hike rent prices on over 1,000 units in a gentrifying North Philadelphia neighborhood, sparking fears of displacement for long-time residents and low-income families.

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City Council Bill Aims to Offer Eviction Relief to Tenants Struggling Amid Ongoing COVID 19 Crisis in Philadelphia

Renters facing eviction would get a reprieve from March to December under proposed city law, while landlords could still collect partial payments on back rent owed by struggling tenants.

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