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Philadelphia Enacts New Habitability and Lease Renewal Rules
Philadelphia's landlord-tenant laws have long sought to balance the rights of property owners with protections for tenants. That balance is set to...
Philadelphia's 2027 Property Tax Appeals: Everything You Need to Know
Philadelphia Property Tax Appeal 2027: Key Deadlines, Process, and How to Reduce Your Property Assessment Philadelphia property owners heading into...
PA Supreme Court Rules West Chester Stormwater Fee Is Unlawful
A municipal charge does not become a fee simply because it is labeled as such. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that principle...
Commonwealth Court Clarifies Use Variances Under Philadelphia Zoning
Overview of In re Schell and the Philadelphia Zoning Code A recent opinion issued by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in In re Schell, 2026 Pa....
ZBA Fee Increases May Raise Zoning Variance Costs in Philadelphia
A proposal currently before Philadelphia City Council could significantly affect the cost of pursuing zoning relief in the city.
PA Court Restricts Eminent Domain in Private Projects
Is a Written Agreement Required to Establish Public Purpose?
PA Court Strikes Down Housing Warrants Without Probable Cause
Overview: Commonwealth Court Says “No” to Suspicionless Administrative Warrants
2025 Year in Review: Land Use and Zoning Laws in Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council Advances Key Real Estate Legislation for 2026
Navigating Philadelphia’s Rental Improvement Fund
Philadelphia landlords have a new tool to help improve their properties—and it’s not just a wrench or a paintbrush. The Rental Improvement Fund...