Can a long-term tenant sue for rent abatement and reimbursement of legal fees and costs for their…
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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…
Read MoreHome 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…
Read MoreCourt Analyzes Relationship Neighboring Properties Have When an Easement Exists Between Them
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued an opinion regarding zoning ordinance interpretations and the relationship that neighboring…
Read MoreWhen Do Property Owners and Tenants Owe a Duty to Protect Their Guests?
The recent ruling handed down by the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Lomuscio v. Cole, 2022 Pa. Super….
Read More2022 in Review: Changes to Land Use, Zoning Laws in Philadelphia
This past year, the city of Philadelphia approved and implemented a number of impactful pieces of legislation…
Read MoreOutdoor Dining Is Here to Stay: 2 Licenses Available to City Restaurants
Outdoor dining has long been a part of the dining culture in Philadelphia, from the sidewalk awnings…
Read MoreSuperior 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…
Read MorePrograms, 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 MoreCourt 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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