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Alan Nochumson

Alan Nochumson

November 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Broker Entitled to Commission Despite Carve-Out Provision

In both the residential and commercial context, a property owner typically retains the service of a real estate broker to list and market a property for sale. Prior to retaining a real estate broker, the property owner enters into a written agreement defining the scope and term of their relationship. Typically, the real estate broker provides a form broker agreement for the property owner to sign. Most property owners, even in the commercial context, are not represented by legal counsel when signing the broker agreement and the property owner's failure to properly negotiate the terms and conditions of the broker agreement could sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

November 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Broker Entitled to Commission Despite Carve-Out Provision

In both the residential and commercial context, a property owner typically retains the service of a real estate broker to list and market a property for sale. Prior to retaining a real estate broker, the property owner enters into a written agreement defining the scope and term of their relationship. Typically, the real estate broker provides a form broker agreement for the property owner to sign. Most property owners, even in the commercial context, are not represented by legal counsel when signing the broker agreement and the property owner's failure to properly negotiate the terms and conditions of the broker agreement could sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

October 20, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Challenge to Definition of 'Family' in Phila. Zoning Code Denied

For years, courts across the country have been dealing with what constitutes a legal marriage and, as such, who can be legally married. In essence, these cases have focused on how or whether the word "marriage" is or should be defined.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

October 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Challenge to Definition of 'Family' in Phila. Zoning Code Denied

For years, courts across the country have been dealing with what constitutes a legal marriage and, as such, who can be legally married. In essence, these cases have focused on how or whether the word "marriage" is or should be defined.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

September 15, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Failure to Establish Undue Hardship for Zoning Variances

Not all properties are created equal, so to speak. Based upon the zoning code of the local jurisdiction, there are limitations as to how the property may be used and developed. If the property owner wishes to use or develop the property in a manner that differs from what is allowed by the applicable zoning code, the property owner may seek what is called a "variance" from the local zoning board.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

September 14, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Failure to Establish Undue Hardship for Zoning Variances

Not all properties are created equal, so to speak. Based upon the zoning code of the local jurisdiction, there are limitations as to how the property may be used and developed. If the property owner wishes to use or develop the property in a manner that differs from what is allowed by the applicable zoning code, the property owner may seek what is called a "variance" from the local zoning board.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

August 18, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Developer Forced to Pay Valuation Guaranty in Right of First Refusal

In Estate of Nicholas v. The Cutler Group (2015 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 56), a trial court judge in Bucks County recently enforced a valuation guaranty contained in a right of refusal set forth in a land acquisition deal entered into between a developer and individuals who sold land to the developer.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

August 18, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Developer Forced to Pay Valuation Guaranty in Right of First Refusal

In (2015 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 56), a trial court judge in Bucks County recently enforced a valuation guaranty contained in a right of refusal set forth in a land acquisition deal entered into between a developer and individuals who sold land to the developer.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

July 21, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Consent Order Relied Upon to Convert Billboard Sign to Digital

In Callowhill Neighborhood Association v. City of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment, 2015 Pa. Commw. LEXIS (June 17, 2015), the Commonwealth Court decided whether a municipal plan examiner abused her discretion when she relied upon a consent order declaring that a static billboard sign was legal and a subsequently issued administrative memorandum confirming same when she issued a zoning permit converting the sign into a digital one.

By Alan Nochumson

6 minute read

July 20, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Consent Order Relied Upon to Convert Billboard Sign to Digital

In , 2015 Pa. Commw. LEXIS (June 17, 2015), the Commonwealth Court decided whether a municipal plan examiner abused her discretion when she relied upon a consent order declaring that a static billboard sign was legal and a subsequently issued administrative memorandum confirming same when she issued a zoning permit converting the sign into a digital one.

By Alan Nochumson

6 minute read


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