New LEAD Ordinance in Philly

[Yuriy Skripnichenko]

Hi all. 

If you thought landlords have enough on their plate with all the city requirements, check this new ordinance that will come in effect starting in October 2020. 

Philadelphia City Council passed a new lead bill which amends the current law regarding lead in rental properties in Philadelphia and is effective October 1, 2020.

In my opinion one of the major changes that now it requires lead certifications on all lease renewals as well as new leases. No matter if there is a kid 6 years and younger or not. You will have to do the certification for every single tenant. The prior law only applied to new leases and not renewals and only if there is a child of 6 years and younger. Plus they stiffen the penalty that can be up to $2000 and 90 day imprisonment per each residential unit. 

[Mark H. Porter]

Here in Vermont we have to self-certify online every year.  We have to profess that we wiped out window wells on wood windows, repaired any interior damaged paint <1 sf, provided a lead education booklet to tenants, etc.