Landlords tried to stop bills to protect renters. City Council just passed them almost unanimously.
Philadelphia City Council passed two bills to protect renters from retaliation and unsafe housing conditions, with 16-1 vote. The legislation allows for rent relief if landlords are uncooperative and authorizes proactive rental inspections.
Philadelphia City Council passed two bills to protect renters living in unsafe and unhealthy homes. The legislation affirms tenants' rights to safe and sanitary homes and expands protections against landlord retaliation. It allows for rent relief if landlords don't have valid rental licenses or don't fix code violations in a timely manner. Landlords attempted to stop the bills in court, alleging that Council members violated transparency requirements. A judge denied most of their requests, allowing the Council vote to proceed. The bills passed 16-1, with extensive amendments made after discussions among Council members, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration, and landlord groups.
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