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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 affecting land use and zoning law....
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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 of cheesesteak shops and water ice stands of...
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...
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...
Can Tenants Enforce a Right of First Refusal in a 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...
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...
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...
PIDC Programs That Can Assist Real Estate Developers, Investors in Philadelphia
As interest rates are rising, real estate developers and investors must become more resourceful with regards to obtaining funding for their real...
An Overview of Real Estate Laws Introduced in Philadelphia Over the Past Year
Over the past year, Philadelphia City Council has introduced and, in some cases, passed laws that will dramatically affect the way property owners,...