By Sharmil McKee on February 7, 2010
Over 25 inches of snow fell in Philadelphia between February 5th and 6th. If you own property in Philadelphia, you have 6 hours from last snow fall to shovel and clear your sidewalks. Philadelphia Municipal Code 10-720. The code requires you to clear a path atleast 30 inches wide. If you fail to do so, you [...]
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By Paralegal on November 30, 2008
A property owner was entitled to the minimum variances necessary to accommodate her proposed structure to replace a dilapidated camper on her lot. The owner had a pre-existing nonconforming use for the property for use as a weekend/vacation camp. Given the size and configuration of her lot, the property owner could not locate the structure [...]
Posted in Builders and Developers, Landlord Tenant, Property | Tagged law, zoning |
By Sharmil McKee on September 22, 2008
In June, the Governor Rendell signed a new law that becomes in effect on January 1st. The new law empowers sub-contractors and suppliers with the right to place a lien against a property if the owner or general contractor does not pay the sub-subcontractor for his/her work. The old law limited this right to the [...]
Posted in Builders and Developers, Landlord Tenant | Tagged changes to law, Management |
By Paralegal on February 10, 2007
Philadelphia Management Corp. paid a civil penalty of $47,278 to settle alleged violations of federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements in 11 lease agreements at two properties in Philadelphia, the federal Environmental Protection Agency said today. The agency said Philadelphia Management had failed to warn renters about the presence of lead-based paint in the buildings. [...]
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By Paralegal on January 23, 2007
Philadelphia business owners, you may need to adjust your budgets for the anticipated gas rate increase. Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/23/2006 | PGW hike not a given, says the PUC The city-owned PGW said customers seeking more information about the rate request can call 215-235-1000. They can also review, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., material [...]
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