Outdoor seating has long been a part of the dining culture in Philadelphia and provided a lifeline…
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Superior Court Applies Consentable Lines Doctrine to Backyard Property Dispute
Developing properties in Philadelphia has many challenges since this is a “row-home” city, which means the building…
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Programs, Resources Available for Prospective Homebuyers in Pennsylvania
As the real estate market continues to rapidly change, many prospective homebuyers are wondering if it is…
Read ArticleLandlords in Philadelphia Must Now Provide Prospective Tenants with Notice Regarding Allowable Uses Of The Property
Under a new law, commercial landlords in Philadelphia are now required to provide disclosures to prospective tenants…
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Appealing Zoning Decisions in Philadelphia
For those in real estate development in Philadelphia, turning your dream into reality includes a great idea,…
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Court Examines Condo Conversion in Relation to Real Estate Ordinances
In Charlestown Township v. CMI Hartman, 2022 Pa. Commw. Unpub. LEXIS 115 (Apr. 1, 2022), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court…
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How to Appeal Your 2023 Philadelphia Tax Assessment
Every few years, the city of Philadelphia conducts county-wide tax reassessment to determine property values in the…
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Court Addresses Whether a Tenant Can Enforce a Right of Refusal in Third-Party Sale
In Tri-Outdoor v. Keyser, 2022 Pa. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 891 (Apr. 18, 2022), the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently…
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A Look at Recently Enacted or Pending Philadelphia Real Estate Laws
As Philadelphia City Council enjoys its summer recess, this is a good opportunity as any for us…
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Why Real Estate Title Insurance Should Be Obtained In Every Transaction
In any real estate purchase, title insurance should be obtained. When land transfers owners, the new property…
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