In a recent decision, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in City of Philadelphia v. A Kensington Joint, cautioned…
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Commonwealth Court Rejects Attempt to Strike Down Ordinance Due to Alleged Spot Zoning
In a recently published opinion, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Burd v. Borough of Brentwood Zoning Hearing…
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Variance Requests, Aggrieved Parties and the Open Market Fueled by Friendly Competition
In a recent opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in South Bethlehem Associates v. Zoning Hearing Board of…
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Court Upholds School District’s Ability to File Tax Assessment Appeals on Recently Sold, Underassessed Properties
In a published opinion issued by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in GM Berkshire Hills v. Berks County…
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The City Government in Philadelphia Increases Funding for Building Code Enforcement
This past June, the city government in Philadelphia passed its budget for the upcoming fiscal year which…
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Court Estops Township From Revoking Governmental Approval for Real Estate Development Project
The meaning of the phrase “communication is key” was demonstrated by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court’s recent ruling…
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Tenant Not Entitled to Rent Abatement Stemming From Landlord’s Lead Paint Suit
Can a long-term tenant sue for rent abatement and reimbursement of legal fees and costs for their…
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The Fine Print: A Real Estate Lawyer’s Guide to Agreements of Sale
What makes a strong offer? More than just the price. As any good real estate lawyer will…
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People’s Preservation Package Seeks to Maintain Affordable Housing in Phila.
Rising rents in Philadelphia and expiring 30- and 40-year federally assisted affordable housing contracts are combining to…
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Home Rule Law Decision in Pittsburgh Raises Questions About Property Rental Regulations
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued a ruling in Landlord Service Bureau v. City of Pittsburgh, 2023…
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