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Commonwealth Court Clarifies Use Variances Under Philadelphia Zoning
Overview of In re Schell and the Philadelphia Zoning Code A recent opinion issued by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in In re Schell, 2026 Pa....
ZBA Fee Increases May Raise Zoning Variance Costs in Philadelphia
A proposal currently before Philadelphia City Council could significantly affect the cost of pursuing zoning relief in the city.
PA Court Restricts Eminent Domain in Private Projects
Is a Written Agreement Required to Establish Public Purpose?
PA Court Strikes Down Housing Warrants Without Probable Cause
Overview: Commonwealth Court Says “No” to Suspicionless Administrative Warrants
2025 Year in Review: Land Use and Zoning Laws in Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council Advances Key Real Estate Legislation for 2026
Navigating Philadelphia’s Rental Improvement Fund
Philadelphia landlords have a new tool to help improve their properties—and it’s not just a wrench or a paintbrush. The Rental Improvement Fund...
Pa. Court Clarifies Rules on Installment Contracts vs. Mortgages
Can a Missed Payment Cost a Buyer Their Entire Equity? In Zanicky v. Skopow, 339 A.3d 998 (Pa. Super. Ct. May 30, 2025), the Pennsylvania Superior...
Affordable Housing Bill Awaits Mayor Parker’s Signature
As Philadelphia City Council prepares to reconvene, two key pieces of legislation aimed at boosting affordable housing are now awaiting action on...