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Easement

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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Guest Protection

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. Unpub. LEXIS 2867 (Dec. 6, 2022), examines...

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Zoning Laws in Philadelphia

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....

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Licenses Available to City Restaurants

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...

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Consentable Lines Doctrine

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 structures are connected to one...

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Homebuyers in Pennsylvania

Programs, Resources Available for Prospective Homebuyers 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...

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Real Estate Ordinances

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...

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Right of Refusal

Court Addresses Whether a Tenant Can Enforce a Right of Refusal in Third-Party Sale

In Tri-Outdoor v. Keyser, 2022 Pa. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 891 (Apr. 18, 2022), the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently addressed whether a tenant could...

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Real Estate Laws

A Look at Recently Enacted or Pending Philadelphia Real Estate Laws

As Philadelphia City Council enjoys its summer recess, this is a good opportunity as any for us to review recently enacted or pending laws that will...

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Property Tax Assessments

Programs to Help Reduce Impact of Higher Philadelphia Property Tax Assessments

For the first time in several years, the city government in Philadelphia has begun to issue property reassessments by way of its tax assessment...

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