Legislation

Out-of-Town Landlords Must Provide Local Contacts and Accountability to Philadelphia Renters

Philly Tenants Left Hanging by Strangers: New Proposal Forces Non-Resident Landlords to Hand Over Contact Info, Ensuring Renters Know Who to Turn To in Emergencies.

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City Launches Aggressive New Campaign to Inspect Properties and Shield Tenants from Unscrupulous Landlords

Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections to create proactive inspection program to monitor property compliance, while tenants gain new protections against unscrupulous landlords under updated licensing requirements.

250329-A

Philadelphia City Council Proposes Landlord-Tenant Eviction Diversion Program Amid Rent Relief Concerns Rise

Philadelphia homeowners could be forced to wait up to six months for a property tax refund under a proposed City Council bill that aims to streamline the refund process for delinquent payments. Homeowners who pay in full will still get priority, but others may face long delays.

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