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Zoning Board

Commonwealth Court Overturns Zoning Board’s Denial Based on Merger Doctrine and Unnecessary Hardship Questions

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued an opinion in Craft Custom Homes v. Zoning Hearing Board of Newtown Township, 2025 Pa. Commw....

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Rental License

The ABCs of Rental Licenses in Philadelphia

All residential landlords in Philadelphia must ensure that they comply with local rules governing the landlord-tenant relationship. Most importantly,...

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Claims of Unlawful Discrimination

Commonwealth Court Overturns Award of Damages Assessed Against Landlord on Claims of Unlawful Discrimination

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued an opinion in 1400 Main Holdings v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, 2024 WL 4683928, in...

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New Legislature

City to Enforce New Legislation Directed at Landlords

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (“PCHR”) began enforcing new rules under Philadelphia’s Fair Practices...

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2024 Year in Review: Land Use and Zoning Law in Philadelphia

This past year, the city of Philadelphia approved and implemented several impactful pieces of legislation affecting land use and zoning law. These...

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Corporate Transparency Act

What to Know About New Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, many businesses registered and operating in the...

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Act 135

Act 135 Conservator Appointment for Vacant Property Upheld by Superior Court

In Philadelphia, recently, there has been a push in City Council to limit the ability for non-profit organizations and individuals to take over...

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Homestead Exemption Applications

Homestead Exemption Applications Must be Filed to the Office of Property Assessment by December 1st, 2024

Do you own your primary residence? Are you interested in saving up to $1,400 in real estate taxes? If so, make sure to get your Homestead Exemption...

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Pa. Supreme Court Denies Taking Due to a Lack of a Public Purpose

In a recent decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Wolfe v. Reading Blue Mountain, 2024 Pa. LEXIS 1209 (Aug. 20, 2024), affirmed the trial...

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Review Application Details

Read Amanda Dougherty’s Blog Post “Reviewing the First Level Review”

On her blog, The City of Property Taxes, Amanda Dougherty discusses the process of filing applications for First Level Review (FLR). The City of...

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