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Lead Certifications Deadlines Approaching For Many Residential Properties
Beginning in late 2020, the City of Philadelphia began requiring landlords operating rental properties to obtain lead certificates in order to obtain...
Cracking The Code (2)
Administrative Adjustment: A Guide to Amending Zoning Variance Permits Post-Approval
It often happens that a client’s vision for a zoning variance project evolves from their original proposal, even after they have already been...
Deadline Impending: Fire Protection Inspection Certifications Due By May 31, 2024
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) recently issued a crucial reminder to property owners in Philadelphia about...
Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections Splits into Separate and Distinct Divisions
Mayor Cherelle Parker enacted a plan that splits Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) into two separate divisions, each with...
Understanding The City of Philadelphia’s Landlord Gateway Program
The City of Philadelphia recently created an online portal that has streamlined the process of renewing or updating your license, keeping your...
Pending Governmental Ordinance May Detrimentally Affect Property Development in Brewerytown and Beyond
Modifying governmental rules and regulations under the Philadelphia Zoning Code for properties in Philadelphia is a time-intensive process....
The Deadline to Apply for a Real Estate Tax Abatement for Property Renovation Projects is Rapidly Approaching
If you obtained a building permit this year for your property renovation project in Philadelphia, you must apply for the associated real estate tax...
The City Government in Philadelphia Increases Funding for Building Code Enforcement
This past June, the city government in Philadelphia passed its budget for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2023.
Short-Term Rental Properties in Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) has embarked on a new phase of governmental enforcement aimed at addressing...
Newly Proposed Amendments to The Philadelphia Code Would Increase Information Regarding Income-Based Payment Agreements and Tax Relief Programs.
On May 11, 2023, Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Squilla, Vaughn, O’Neil, Harrity, Phillips, and Thomas introduced legislation aimed at informing...