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Commonwealth Court Upholds Zoning Ordinance
In a recently published opinion, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Burd v. Borough of Brentwood Zoning Hearing Board, 2023 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 92...
Variance Requests, Aggrieved Parties and the Open Market Fueled by Friendly Competition
In a recent opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in South Bethlehem Associates v. Zoning Hearing Board of Bethlehem Township, 294 A.3d 441 (Pa....
The City Government in Philadelphia Increases Funding for Building Code Enforcement
This past June, the city government in Philadelphia passed its budget for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2023.
Philadelphia Invests in Building Code Enforcement Upgrades
This past June, the city government in Philadelphia passed its budget for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2023.
Short-Term Rental Properties in Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) has embarked on a new phase of governmental enforcement aimed at addressing...
Newly Proposed Amendments to The Philadelphia Code Would Increase Information Regarding Income-Based Payment Agreements and Tax Relief Programs.
On May 11, 2023, Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Squilla, Vaughn, O’Neil, Harrity, Phillips, and Thomas introduced legislation aimed at informing...
The Fine Print: A Real Estate Lawyer’s Guide to Agreements of Sale
What makes a strong offer? More than just the price.
New Governmental Regulations in Philadelphia Dramatically Restrict the Commencement of Excavation and Demolition Work.
Governmental regulations have tightened in 2023 with regards to excavation and demolition activities in Philadelphia. These new regulations were...
Outdoor Dining is Here to Stay
Outdoor seating has long been a part of the dining culture in Philadelphia and provided a lifeline to restaurant establishments throughout the height...
New Rule: Philly Landlords Must Notify Tenants of Property Use
Under a new law, commercial landlords in Philadelphia are now required to provide disclosures to prospective tenants about the allowable uses of the...