Legislation

Philadelphia Landlords Ordered to Follow New Rules on Handling Tenant Security Deposits Daily

Tightening the screws on Philadelphia's rental market, a new city ordinance would require landlords to provide written receipts and annual accountings of tenant security deposits by January 1st next year.

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City Council Votes to Give Renters Relief from Traditional Security Deposit Payments Requirements

Philadelphia renters may soon have more flexible options to pay security deposits, as City Council votes to amend the city's Landlord and Tenant Code. The change aims to ease financial burdens on tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Landlords Barred From Charging Exorbitant Prices Per Square Foot of Usable Space in City Rentals

Landlords in Philadelphia will no longer be able to charge renters based on the cost per square foot of usable space, a practice critics say allows them to overcharge for hallways and lobbies.

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