Legislation

Philadelphia's Eviction Diversion Program Gets Technical Overhaul Signed into Law

This bill makes technical changes and updates to Philadelphia's residential eviction diversion program.

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Council Moves to Clamp Down on Underground Betting Rings at City Tot Playgrounds

Philadelphia's Tot Playgrounds will now impose harsher penalties for underground betting rings, with fines up to $300 and imprisonment possible if caught.

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City Sets 6-Year Time Limit on Tax Collections Amid Efforts to Streamline Revenue Recovery Processes

Philadelphia landlords will no longer be able to hound tenants over unpaid rent for up to a decade under a new proposal to cap the city's lien process at six years.

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Philadelphia Council Moves to Ban Campaign Posters from City Streets Overnight

City Council votes to ban campaign posters from city streets overnight, citing concerns over public property usage. The new law prohibits temporary signs, including political posters, on Philadelphia's public property under any conditions.

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