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Amending Chapter 9-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Condominium and Cooperative Conversions," to add provisions requiring notification to tenants upon intent to terminate or alter leases under certain circumstances; further providing for penalties; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9-1200 of The Philadelphia Code is amended as follows:
CHAPTER 9-1200. CONDOMINIUM, [AND] COOPERATIVE
AND RENTAL HOUSING CONVERSIONS
§ 9-1201. Legislative Findings.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby finds:
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(8) Conversion of rental properties from one level of affordability to more costly rentals can cause dislocation and displacement of many residents, causing the same types of problems as condominium and cooperative conversions.
(9) The City of Philadelphia can, under its police powers, enact legislation which regulates the health, safety or welfare of its citizens.
§ 9-1202. Definitions.
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(4) Multiple Occupancy Dwelling. Any dwelling or part thereof containing three or more dwellings units.
(5) Significant Building Renovation. Work requiring a building permit in connection with 25% or more of the units in a dwelling.
(6) Significant Lease Change. Termination of a lease with a tenant, including a month-to-month lease, an oral lease or a holdover lease, or the alteration, amendment or modification of a significant term or condition of a lease or arrangement of tenancy.
(7) Unfair Conversion Practice. Any act in violation of Section 9-1204.
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§ 9-1204. Unfair Conversion Practices.
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(1.1) It shall be unlawful for any owner, landlord, agent or other person operating or managing a multiple occupancy dwelling to make a significant lease change unless the tenant has been notified in writing of the significant lease change by c...
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