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A 20-Year Property Tax Abatement Could Be Coming To Philadelphia Soon
Philadelphia is exploring a 20-year property tax abatement to incentivize office-to-residential property conversions as a response to high office...
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 aimed at increasing...
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 Township, 2025 Pa. Commw....
Commonwealth 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 WL 4683928, in...
Act 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 organizations and individuals to take over...
Read Amanda Dougherty’s Blog Post “Reviewing the First Level Review”
On her blog, The City of Property Taxes, Amanda Dougherty discusses the process of filing applications for First Level Review (FLR). The City of...
Real Estate Tax Abatements Deadline Rapidly Approaching For Renovated Residential Properties In Philadelphia
Attention: Property Owners Renovating in Philadelphia If you are an owner of a property in Philadelphia which is undergoing a renovation, you should...
Court: Landlord Only Entitled to Damages Up to the Date of Repossession
In a recent opinion, the Pennsylvania Superior Court in 1700 Market St. Associates v. Common Grounds 1700 Market St., 314 A.3d 855 (Pa. Super. Ct....
Best Practices For Filing Your 2025 Philadelphia Tax Assessment
Every year, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment (OPA) issues property valuations which directly correlate to your real estate...
Commonwealth Court Allows Hefty Property Code Violation Fines
In two recent cases of note to property owners in Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania sided with the city government in Philadelphia...