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Philadelphia Ordinance Authorizes Anti-Displacement Fund and Tenant Protections Against Displacement

  • When: 2025/06/12
  • Address: Citywide, Philadelphia, PA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Process updates
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Planning Department: True

The City of Philadelphia has amended Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, pertaining to Landlord and Tenant regulations, and Section A-505 regarding Cease Operations Orders. The key change authorizes the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, administered by the Department of Planning and Development, to provide one-time relocation assistance to tenants displaced by Cease Operations Orders due to owner fault or negligence. The amendment also establishes violations for such displacement, punishable as a Class III offense. Additionally, it mandates that the Department provide tenants with a Notice of Intent to Cease Operations at least ten days prior to issuing an order, including information about the Anti-Displacement Fund eligibility and protections against retaliation.

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