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People’s Preservation Package Seeks to Maintain Affordable Housing in Phila.
Rising rents in Philadelphia and expiring 30- and 40-year federally assisted affordable housing contracts are combining to…
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New Governmental Regulations in Philadelphia Dramatically Restrict the Commencement of Excavation and Demolition Work.
Governmental regulations have tightened in 2023 with regards to excavation and demolition activities in Philadelphia. These new…
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Home Rule Law Decision in Pittsburgh Raises Questions About Property Rental Regulations
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued a ruling in Landlord Service Bureau v. City of Pittsburgh, 2023…
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Court Analyzes Relationship Neighboring Properties Have When an Easement Exists Between Them
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently issued an opinion regarding zoning ordinance interpretations and the relationship that neighboring…
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When Do Property Owners and Tenants Owe a Duty to Protect Their Guests?
The recent ruling handed down by the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Lomuscio v. Cole, 2022 Pa. Super….
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2022 in Review: Changes to Land Use, Zoning Laws in Philadelphia
This past year, the city of Philadelphia approved and implemented a number of impactful pieces of legislation…
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Outdoor Dining Is Here to Stay: 2 Licenses Available to City Restaurants
Outdoor dining has long been a part of the dining culture in Philadelphia, from the sidewalk awnings…
Read MoreOutdoor Dining is Here to Stay
Outdoor seating has long been a part of the dining culture in Philadelphia and provided a lifeline…
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Superior Court Applies Consentable Lines Doctrine to Backyard Property Dispute
Developing properties in Philadelphia has many challenges since this is a “row-home” city, which means the building…
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