Philadelphia City Council has approved legislation authorizing the city to create an anti-displacement fund for tenants forced to move because their property has become uninhabitable. Under the legislation, tenants would be eligible to receive a one-time payment through the fund if they must move because of a negligent property owner or landlord. Specifically, the property must be the target of a cease operations order from the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections. The order is considered an extreme measure and is issued for properties that pose an “immediate danger to life or property.” The legislation, however, does not include any dedicated funding, and it’s unclear where those dollars might come from should the city decide to launch the fund.
Source: PlanPhilly; 6/14/2025