Philadelphia is exploring a 20-year property tax abatement to incentivize office-to-residential property conversions as a response to…
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Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier Proposes Bills to Expand and Expedite Affordable Housing Development
In an effort to tackle Philadelphia’s ongoing housing crisis, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a legislative package…
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Commonwealth Court Overturns Zoning Board’s Denial Based on Merger Doctrine and Unnecessary Hardship Questions
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued an opinion in Craft Custom Homes v. Zoning Hearing Board of Newtown…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Rental Licenses in Philadelphia
All residential landlords in Philadelphia must ensure that they comply with local rules governing the landlord-tenant relationship….
Read MoreCommonwealth Court Overturns Award of Damages Assessed Against Landlord on Claims of Unlawful Discrimination
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued an opinion in 1400 Main Holdings v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, 2024…
Read MoreCity to Enforce New Legislation Directed at Landlords
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (“PCHR”) began enforcing new rules under…
Read More2024 Year in Review: Land Use and Zoning Law in Philadelphia
This past year, the city of Philadelphia approved and implemented several impactful pieces of legislation affecting land…
Read MoreWhat to Know About New Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA,…
Read MoreAct 135 Conservator Appointment for Vacant Property Upheld by Superior Court
In Philadelphia, recently, there has been a push in City Council to limit the ability for non-profit…
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Nochumson P.C. Named to 2025 Best Law Firms® List
Philadelphia, PA – Nochumson P.C. is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the…
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