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Did Phila.’s 2018 Selective Tax Reassessment Violate the Uniformity Clause?
In Duffield House Associates v. City of Philadelphia, 2021 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 520 (July 29, 2021), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently...
Adverse Possession in Philadelphia
Adverse possession, often referred to in non-legalese as “squatter’s rights”, is a phrase used to describe one method of acquiring ownership rights...
How to Utilize the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption
The Philadelphia’s Homestead Exemption program was introduced to reduce Philadelphia homeowners’ assessed property value and the real estate tax...
Real Estate Investor Purchased 30-Unit Apartment Building in Fishtown for $7.33 million
When our real estate investor client approached us about purchasing a 30-unit apartment building in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, they...
New Philadelphia Law Aims to Increase Transparency in Rental Screening Process
On July 15, Mayor James Kenney signed into law Bill No. 210329 and Bill No. 210330, collectively known as The Renters’ Access Act (the act). The...
Commercial Sublease: What You Need To Know
It goes without saying that many commercial landlords and tenants struggled over the past year and a half as the world struggled to confront the...
Employment Best Practices Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination
An employer is allowed to mandate Covid-19 vaccination and many already have. However, an employer is required to accommodate those who do not wish...
A Landlord’s Guide to Tenant Utility Responsibility
Whether you are new to property rental or a seasoned landlord, deciding whether you are going to be responsible for utilities, or have your tenant...
Real Estate Investor Settles Lawsuit Filed By Department of License and Inspection
Our real estate investor client purchased a single-family home in North Philadelphia with the intention of renovating it into a residential duplex....