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Bill 160010

Amending Chapter 2-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Recording of Deeds," to provide for further action by the Department of Records in cases where the Department reasonably suspects that a deed has been mistakenly recorded and that a fraudulent transfer of the real property described therein has occurred.

Introduced Jan 21, 2016Committee on Law and GovernmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Greenlee

From the floor

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  1. “The Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 160010, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 2-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Recording of Deeds,' to provide for further action by the Department of Records in cases where the Department reasonably suspects that a deed has been mistakenly recorded and that a fraudulent transfer of the real property described therein has occurred"; and Bi…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 27, 2017 · Apr 27, 2017 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of these bills, Bill No. 160010, 170243, and 170334. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, April 27, 2017 · Apr 27, 2017 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jan 21, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 24, 2017HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
  3. Apr 24, 2017HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
  4. Apr 24, 2017REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Law and Government
  5. Apr 27, 2017ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Apr 27, 2017SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 27, 2017READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 4, 2017READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 17, 2017SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 2-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Recording of Deeds," to provide for further action by the Department of Records in cases where the Department reasonably suspects that a deed has been mistakenly recorded and that a fraudulent transfer of the real property described therein has occurred. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 2-200. RECORDING OF DEEDS. * * * § 2-202. Requirements. The requirements of this Section are in addition to any requirements provided by state law, local law or regulations promulgated by the Department. * * * (7) In cases where the Commissioner, upon the presentation of sufficient documentation, reasonably suspects that a deed has been mistakenly recorded by the Department and that a fraudulent transfer of the real property described therein has occurred, the Department is authorized (i) to cooperate fully in any action initiated to quiet title to the property or (ii) to request, through the Commissioner, that the Law Department initiate action on behalf of the Department in a court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of requesting appropriate relief. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. __________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End