Legislation

Philadelphia Property Assessments to Consider Rent Restrictions in Valuations

Council Seeks to Shield Low-Income Tenants from Soaring Property Taxes as Rising Rents Leave Few Affordable Options in Philly's Tight Rental Market. A proposed law would tie property assessments to a building's affordable housing designation, potentially saving thousands for landlords and tenants alike.

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Landlords Ordered to Disclose Smoking Policies to Tenants in Thousands of City Apartments

Landlords in thousands of city apartments will be required to inform tenants about their smoking policies, adding transparency for residents. The new disclosure must detail the building's policy on individual dwelling units.

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Landlords and Tenants Must Provide Each Other with 60 and 30 Day Notice

Philadelphia Renters Get a Break as Council Approves Longer Notice Periods, Now Landlords Must Warn Tenants Sixty Days Before Price Hikes Take Effect. The new rules aim to protect low-income families from sudden rent increases.

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