A significant new ordinance in Philadelphia, the Safe Healthy Homes Act, took effect on November 1, 2026. The law introduces strict protections against tenant retaliation and mandates new compliance obligations for property managers and owners.
As of November 1, 2026, property owners and managers in Philadelphia must adhere to the newly enacted Safe Healthy Homes Act. This legislation is designed to bolster tenant protections and standardize rental practices across the city, placing new operational requirements on those who manage residential properties.
Key provisions of the act include:
For property managers, the act necessitates a review of current leasing and eviction procedures to ensure full compliance with these new anti-retaliation standards. Failure to align internal policies with these requirements could expose landlords to significant legal risks and penalties under the new city code.
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City officials and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have launched a new website, jaxstablehousing.org, to provide transparency for renters. The tool allows users to search for property-specific code enforcement records and eviction history to help inform their housing decisions.
Nov 2, 2026Jacksonville Area Legal Aid has launched a new online registry that allows tenants to search for past code enforcement violations and eviction histories at rental properties. While the tool provides significant transparency, officials note that it does not require landlords to register their properties due to state-level legal limitations.
Nov 2, 2026The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid have launched an online portal called jaxstablehousing.org to provide transparency for renters. The tool allows tenants to search for property-specific information, including histories of code enforcement violations and eviction filings.
Nov 2, 2026Important Notice: Florida Landlord Network is an independent, non-attorney service. We urge you to consult an attorney before relying on any publication, using any document or described procedure found herein. Florida Landlord Network is not licensed by the Florida Bar to practice law and is not authorized to give legal advice or tell you your legal rights.