Mayor Cherelle Parker recently signed legislation aimed at protecting Philadelphia homeowners from deed fraud, advancing the city’s efforts to help residents recover properties stolen through fraudulent transfers.
The bill signing ceremony took place at City Hall last week alongside City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson, who championed the legislation, as well as representatives from the Department of Records and Community Legal Services.
The legislation, Bill No. 250574, allows victims of deed fraud to receive refunds of realty transfer taxes paid during fraudulent transactions. City officials said the change removes a significant financial barrier for residents working to regain ownership of their homes…