Alan Nochumson

May 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Roberts v. Lily Development, 2021 Pa. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 709 (March 16, 2021), the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently decided that a verdict in favor of a homeowner in Philadelphia was proper although the trial court held that the homeowner failed to establish that the damage to her home was permanent.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

9 minute read

April 27, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Quarello v. Clinger, the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently upheld a trial court's ruling in a partition action between parties that were romantically involved but never married.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

7 minute read

March 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

While owning an investment property can be a rewarding and financially successful venture, property owners must navigate through a host of risks to protect their investment, which, if not handled properly, can become quite expensive.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

7 minute read

February 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

It is not uncommon for a seller of real estate to reserve the right to enjoy the benefits of real estate even after it is sold to a third party.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

7 minute read

January 11, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Last month, Philadelphia City Council approved several bills that will have a significant impact on real estate developers and wholesalers. To date, two of the bills have been signed into law by Mayor James Kenney.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

8 minute read

December 08, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Pennsylvania, a principal may empower an agent "to engage in real property transactions" by including such language in the power of attorney.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

7 minute read

November 11, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Hiring a contractor to perform work on your house is a very stressful situation for many people, as they are fearful that the contractor will not complete the construction in a good and workman-like manner and they will then have to hire a replacement contractor to complete this defective work product.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

8 minute read

October 28, 2020 | Law.com

Part One in a Series Over the years, the city government has amended the Philadelphia Zoning Code to include incentives to increase the amount of housing units as well as the size of such building structures. Over the course of several articles, we will be discussing the "zoning" bonuses a property owner can take advantage of when developing a property within city limits. This part delves into the Mixed Income Housing Bonus, Green Roof Bonus, and the Fresh Food Market Bonus.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

9 minute read

October 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts property owners throughout the Commonwealth, it will be interesting to see if the local governments will initiate and prosecute real estate tax foreclosure proceedings against property owners who remain delinquent on their real estate taxes.

By Alan Nochumson and Clementa Amazan

7 minute read

September 04, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the midst of a global pandemic, which has required people to engage in physical distancing, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has recently decided an issue of first impression—whether boards of directors of not-for-profit corporations may conduct meetings via email.

By Alan Nochumson

7 minute read