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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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Corporate Transparency Act: Key 2024 Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, many businesses registered and operating in the...
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...
Real Estate Tax Abatements Deadline Rapidly Approaching For Renovated Residential Properties In Philadelphia
Attention: Property Owners Renovating in Philadelphia If you are an owner of a property in Philadelphia which is undergoing a renovation, you should...
Best Practices For Filing Your 2025 Philadelphia Tax Assessment
Every year, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment (OPA) issues property valuations which directly correlate to your real estate...
PA Historic Tax Credit Raised to $20M for Reuse Projects
The recent budget passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly for 2024-2025 included a significant increase in the historic tax credit program....
Mayor Parker Increases Homestead Exemption to Benefit Homeowners in Philadelphia
If you are interested in a reduction of your assessed property value and real estate tax bill for a residential property you own in Philadelphia,...
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...
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...