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Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals For Most Properties In Philadelphia Must Be Filed By October 6, 2014

An appeal of the assessed market value of a property located in Philadelphia is initiated by filing an application with the Board of Revision of...

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Foreclosed Homes

Tenants Residing In Foreclosed Homes Afforded Greater Protections From Eviction

Under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, which has been in effect since only 2009, a tenant may remain in possession of the residential...

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Pennsylvania Protects Homeowners From Being Victimized By Unscrupulous Contractors

Under HICPA, any contractor must register with the state. Among other things, the contractor must provide the names, home addresses, telephone...

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Association’s Legal Fees

Unit Owners Can Be Liable For Condo Association’s Legal Fees

A judgment entered by Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Gary S. Glazer in 315 Arch St. Condominium Association v. 315 Arch St. Realty 2005 LP,...

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School Income Tax

Philadelphia School Income Tax: What You Should Know

The School Income Tax applies to income derived from S corporations and partnership distributions, rental income, estates and trusts income, short...

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Court Expands Scope Of Right To Redeem Property Sold At Tax Sale

An opinion recently issued by the Commonwealth Court may have dramatically changed the way tax sales in Philadelphia are viewed by delinquent...

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Roofing Contractor

Landlord Responsible For Negligently Hiring Roofing Contractor

When leasing a property, a property owner must keep the property in good repair. Unless the property owner maintains the property himself or herself,...

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Non-Compete Agreements

Employers In Pennsylvania Required To Provide Additional Consideration For Non-Compete Agreements

Non-compete agreements are utilized by employers in order to restrict where and who their employees can work for after they are fired or quit.

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Rental Suitability

Is The Certificate Of Rental Suitability A Prerequisite For A Landlord To Be Able To Collect Rent And Evict Tenants In Philadelphia?

The City of Philadelphia has created a mechanicism for a landlord to obtain what is called a “Certificate of Rental Suitability”. In the Certificate,...

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Loan Docs To Failed Condo Project Are Against Married Couple

With every successful real estate development project, there are many more that do not go according to plan.

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