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Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," to provide for notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 9. REGULATIONS OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.
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CHAPTER 9-800. LANDLORDS AND TENANTS.
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? 9-81*. Limited Lodging Disclosure Policy in Multi-Family Buildings.
(1) In addition to any other disclosure requirements of Section 9-3900, relating to disclosure by limited lodging operator licensees, a landlord who enters into or renews a lease or tenancy for a residential dwelling unit in a multi-family building shall disclose, in writing, to the tenant or prospective tenant, to the landlord's knowledge whether such a license has been issued and is active for individual dwelling units in the building. The disclosure must be made part of the lease and shall state whether a license for limited lodging is permitted for any dwelling units in the building, and if so, which units. If the landlord has knowledge that limited lodging is licensed in any dwelling units, the lease shall identify the unit or units where limited lodging is licensed.
(2) Enforcement and Penalties.
(a) The responsibility of the landlord for any intentional acts of non-compliance with the limited lodging disclosure policy shall be limited to the remedies available by law for breach of the lease contract agreement.
(b) If a landlord fails to disclose that a limited lodging license has been issued and is active for any dwelling unit in the building, as required by this Section, the tenant may terminate the lease without penalty upon written not...
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