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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...
Are Property Owners Liable When a Guest Is Injured at a Party?
The recent ruling handed down by the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Lomuscio v. Cole, 2022 Pa. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2867 (Dec. 6, 2022), examines...
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 affecting land use and zoning law....
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 of cheesesteak shops and water ice stands of...
Outdoor Dining is Here to Stay
Outdoor seating has long been a part of the dining culture in Philadelphia and provided a lifeline to restaurant establishments throughout the height...
Consentable Lines Doctrine Clarified in PA Property Case
Developing properties in Philadelphia has many challenges since this is a “row-home” city, which means the building structures are connected to one...
Homebuyer Assistance Programs and Resources in Pennsylvania
As the real estate market continues to rapidly change, many prospective homebuyers are wondering if it is a good time to acquire real estate with...
New Rule: Philly Landlords Must Notify Tenants of Property Use
Under a new law, commercial landlords in Philadelphia are now required to provide disclosures to prospective tenants about the allowable uses of the...
Appealing Zoning Decisions in Philadelphia
For those in real estate development in Philadelphia, turning your dream into reality includes a great idea, solid planning, the appropriate...
Court Examines Condo Conversion in Relation to Real Estate Ordinances
In Charlestown Township v. CMI Hartman, 2022 Pa. Commw. Unpub. LEXIS 115 (Apr. 1, 2022), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court analyzed a...