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Bill 070149-A

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code", by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 1, 2007Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember Krajewski

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  1. “An ordinance repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 070149-A), entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for 5/10/12 - STATED - 2ND READING such property."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 10, 2012 · May 10, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 120137, entitled "An ordinance repealing an ordinance (Bill No. 070149-A), entitled 'An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property"; and Also Bill No. 120229, entit…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 3, 2012 · May 3, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “An ordinance repealing an ordinance (Bill No. 070149-A), entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode 'PM,' by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential properties shall include the housing inspection license number for such property."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 1, 2012 · Mar 1, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you, Madam President. Today our Calendar begins on . The bill at the bottom of the page, 060226-A, is to be amended. On , we will consider Bill No. 070149-A. On , we will consider Bill No. 060433 for an amendment, and, finally, on , we will consider Bill Nos. 070152, 070186 and 070202. All other bills are being held.”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, April 26, 2007 · Apr 26, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “The ayes have it and the amendment is adopted. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 070149-A.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 26, 2007 · Apr 26, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 1, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 1, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 29, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Mar 29, 2007ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  5. Mar 29, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Mar 29, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  7. Mar 29, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 12, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 12, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 19, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Apr 19, 2007AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Apr 19, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Apr 26, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Apr 26, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  15. May 9, 2007SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code", by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by requiring that any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of residential property shall include the housing inspection license number for such property, providing for penalties, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 4. THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY CODE * * * SUBCODE "PM" (THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION * * * SECTION PM-102.0 LICENSING * * * PM-102.6 Condition of license: All licenses required by this code shall be subject to the conditions set forth in Sections PM-102.6.1 through [PM-102.6.5.] PM-102.6.6. * * * PM-102.6.6 Advertisements and Correspondence. The owner of any property licensed under this section shall include the housing inspection license number, issued for the property by the Department, in any advertisement or correspondence pertaining to the rental of the property or any dwelling or rooming unit in the property. For purposes of this section, advertisements shall include, but not be limited to, newspaper advertisements, electronic advertising or on premises rental signs. An advertisement listing units in three or more properties may provide the business privilege license number of the property owner in lieu of the housing inspection license numbers. * * * PM-102.7.3 Code Violation Notice: In accordance with the provisions of Section 1-112(5) of The Philadelphia Code, the code official shall issue a code violation notice in the amount of $75.00 to persons licensed under this Section who fail to comply with the provisions of PM-102.6.3 regarding notification to the Department of changes pursuant to the issuance of said license and PM-102.6.6 regarding including the housing inspection license number on advertisements and correspondence pertaining to the rental of properties licensed under this section. Each day that a violation exists or a person refuses to submit such information as required shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after enactment. ___________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2