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Bill 140939

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," as it is amended by Bill No. 140892, by requiring the seller of a property that must be licensed under that Chapter to provide written notice to the buyer concerning the property license and other requirements of that Chapter and the property maintenance requirements of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 20, 2014Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember Henon

From the floor

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  1. “140142, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code by adding definitions, duties, penalties, exceptions, prohibited acts, licensing requirements and other related items regarding provision of immigration services"; and Bill No. 140750, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Junk Dealers,' to establish additional requirements in connection with engaging…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2014 · Dec 11, 2014 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 130628, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Posting of Signs,' by revising enforcement and penalty provisions relating to posting and advertising upon signs on utility poles, street lights, and other structures"; and Bill No. 140142, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 4, 2014 · Dec 4, 2014 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 20, 2014Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 3, 2014HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  3. Dec 3, 2014HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 3, 2014AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 3, 2014REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  6. Dec 4, 2014ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 4, 2014SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 4, 2014READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 11, 2014READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jan 15, 2015SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," as it is amended by Bill No. 140892, by requiring the seller of a property that must be licensed under that Chapter to provide written notice to the buyer concerning the property license and other requirements of that Chapter and the property maintenance requirements of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," as it is amended by Bill No. 140892, is further amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9-3900. PROPERTY LICENSES AND OWNER ACCOUNTABILITY. * * * §9-3908. Notification of License Obligation. (1) Notification of License Obligation. (a) Whenever the City issues a certificate to an owner indicating the zoning classification and the legality of the existing use of a property to be sold, as required by the act of November 28, 1973 (P.L. 348, No. 121), as amended (21 P.S. §613), such certificate shall include a summary of the license and owner accountability responsibility requirements of this Chapter and the property maintenance requirements of Title 4, Subcode PM (the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code). Such summary shall contain, at minimum, the following information: (i) an explanation of the property license requirements, including the following statement: "No person shall collect rent with respect to any property without first obtaining a license pursuant to Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code"; (ii) an explanation of how an owner can obtain a copy of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code; and (iii) the following statement: "Failure of the buyer to obtain a property license, if required by Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, within ten (10) days after the transfer of ownership shall constitute a violation of The Philadelphia Code and may result in fines and penalties." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the effective date of Bill No. 140892. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End