Legislation

Philadelphia Council Proposes Clearer Timeline for Lead Paint Disclosure Requirements

City Officials Move to Clarify Deadline for Filing Lead Paint Disclosure Actions, Impacting Home Sellers and Buyers in Philadelphia. The bill amends Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code to specify remedies for lessees when landlords fail to comply with lead paint regulations.

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Littering Prohibited Near Street Vendors in Philadelphia to Increase Public Safety

This bill adds penalties and prohibitions to prevent littering around mobile providers of goods in Philadelphia.

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Toxic Herbicides Banned from Philly Parks and Rec Centers Under New City Law

Philadelphia's 250 parks and rec centers will soon ditch harsh chemicals in favor of eco-friendly methods under a new law aimed at protecting children and wildlife from toxic herbicides. Residents who live near city greenspaces are cheering the move to safer alternatives.

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City Pediatricians Ordered to Screen Young Patients for Lead Poisoning Starting This Fall

Low-Income Families Face Higher Rent Increases Under New Council Proposal Philadelphia landlords would be allowed to raise rent by up to 10% annually on rent-controlled apartments, affecting thousands of low-income tenants who rely on the city's program to keep costs down.

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Swimming Pools and Decorative Ponds Must Be Graded to Prevent Stagnant Water Accumulation

This bill amends the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code to require certain structures on properties, such as swimming pools and decorative ponds, to be graded and maintained to prevent stagnant water accumulation, which can lead to unhealthy conditions.

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