Alan Nochumson

Alan Nochumson loves making real estate law easier to understand. As the founder of Nochumson P.C., Alan shares practical legal tips and insights drawn from years of experience helping property owners, developers, and small businesses across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His blog posts break down complex legal issues into everyday language, so readers can stay informed and empowered. Outside the office, Alan enjoys exploring Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, mentoring young professionals, and staying plugged into the city’s legal and real estate scene.

Purchase Of Property

Can A Seller Force A Buyer To Close On The Purchase Of Property?

In Maisano, Marsha Avery owned approximately 21 acres of land directly north of the home owned by Daniel and Patricia Maisano, the opinion said.

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Lead Paint Ordinance

Ruling: Current, Not Former, Tenants May Take Action Under Lead Paint Ordinance

Last June, I wrote an article about a ruling that Judge Lisa Rau handed down from the bench in Houston v. Analaris Homes, 2019 Phila. Ct. Com. Pl....

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Decision In ‘Rao’

Lost Promissory Note Focus Of Superior Court’s Decision In ‘Rao’

Lawence J. Rao Jr. is the owner of record of a property located in Philadelphia. In 2006, Rao entered into a loan transaction with SunTrust Mortgage,...

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Code Limits

Change In Phila. Code Limits Landlords’ Right To Evict Tenants Within City

Section 9-804 is contained within Chapter 9-800 of the Philadelphia Code which is titled “Landlord and Tenant.”

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Commonwealth Court Tackles Whether ZBA Committed An Error In ‘Renaissance’ Decision

In Renaissance Real Estate Holdings, the property owner purchased a property located in Roxborough, Philadelphia, which consisted of a three-unit...

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Landlord Awarded Possession

Landlord Awarded Possession Of Residential Property Without Rental Suitability Certificate

In Frempong, the parties entered into a month-to-month lease for a property located in Philadelphia, the opinion said.

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Superior Court Expands Disclosure Requirements Under RESDL In ‘Medlock’

In Medlock v. Chilmark Inspections, 2018 Pa. Super. LEXIS 952 (Aug. 31, 2018), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently expanded the disclosure...

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