Alan Nochumson

December 10, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently determined whether the city of Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) committed an error of law by refusing to allow a property owner to replace a nonconforming, but legally authorized, multifamily dwelling with a new one.

By Alan Nochumson

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November 14, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

A recent memorandum opinion issued by Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Nina W. Padilla in Frempong v. Richardson may significantly change the way residential landlord-tenant disputes are handled for properties located in the city of Philadelphia.

By Alan Nochumson

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October 15, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Pennsylvania, sellers of residential real estate are obligated under Pennsylvania's Real Estate Disclosure Law (RESDL), 68 Pa. C.S. Section 7301 et seq., to disclose known material defects with the property.

By Alan Nochumson

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September 14, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

There is nothing more devastating than a divorce. Most of us envision a divorce from the perspective of family law, but there are also situations where a divorce must occur under real estate law as well.

By Alan Nochumson

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August 09, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Phelps, for the first time, the Superior Court also outlined how courts in Pennsylvania should calculate “actual damages” under RESDL.

By Alan Nochumson

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July 17, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

In many situations with distressed properties, the property owner wishes to wipe his hands clean of the property. In these situations, the property owner will agree to sell the property only if the prospective buyer acquires the property in “as is” condition.

By Alan Nochumson

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June 12, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

A recent decision handed down by Judge Lisa M. Rau in Houston v. Analaris Homes, No. 161101449, may provide much guidance to landlords and tenants alike under Philadelphia's Lead Disclosure and Certification Law (PLDCL) which is codified under Section 6-800 et seq. of the Philadelphia Code.

By Alan Nochumson

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May 08, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Last month, in Liberties Lofts v. Zoning Board of Adjustment, 2018 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 106 (April 2), the Commonwealth Court addressed whether a variance granted by the city of Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) should be extinguished due to the alleged lack of standing of the corporate entity which sought the proposed property development.

By Alan Nochumson

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April 10, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

If passed, the proposed bill would amend the current “unfair rental practices” section of the Philadelphia Code relating to “landlord and tenant” matters.

By Alan Nochumson

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March 08, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development, 2018 Pa. Super. LEXIS 72 (Jan. 31, 2018), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld a verdict against a slip and fall plaintiff who filed a negligence claim against a property sidewalk owner, Philadelphia Suburban Development Corp. (PSDC), and a snow removal company, Ross's Home Improvement (Ross), following a slip-and-fall incident that occurred during an active blizzard.

By Alan Nochumson

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