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It’s Always Zoning in Philadelphia
Philadelphia may be an old city, but as one travels through many of the city’s neighborhoods, one notices a lot of new development taking place, and...
Court: Plaintiffs Carry Burden of Proof in Property Damage Cases
In Roberts, Elisabetta Roberts owned a townhome adjacent to a property purchased and demolished by Lily Development, the opinion said.
Differences Between Gross Lease and Net Lease
One of the most attractive aspects of commercial real estate is the ability to negotiate and structure deals in any way that fits certain criteria....
Superior Court Ruling Illustrates Importance of Timing in Partition Actions
With the pandemic going into its second year, it is putting stress on relationships, both business and personal ones. This is especially true...
Landlord’s Responsibility for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Once used widely in homes and most other buildings, lead-based paint was banned in the United States in 1978, due to health and safety concerns. Lead...
Court Takes On Case Involving Unjust Enrichment After Successful Appeal
In Metro Real Estate Investment v. Siaway, 2021 Pa. Super. LEXIS 88 (Mar. 2, 2021), the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently determined whether...
Get to Know Typical Commercial Lease Terms
When entering into a new commercial lease agreement for your business, many different factors can influence the decision-making process. From obvious...
How Commercial Real Estate Changed Due to the Pandemic
The effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on commercial real estate differs from the financial crisis of the aughts. While the earlier financial...
Ruling Highlights Importance of Drafting a Deed With Unambiguous Language
In Grove v. Lutz, 2021 Pa. Super. LEXIS 2 (Jan. 4, 2021), the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently determined whether a seller to real estate had the...
Getting in the Zone – Land Zoning Types in Philadelphia
Simply put, zoning is what regulates land and development in the city of Philadelphia. The land zoning types in Philadelphia are set by the...