Amie L Courtney

October 18, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia has won the right to prohibit properties identified as “blighting influences” from boarding up doors and windows, and municipalities, community activists, property owners and developers should take notice

By Krista-Ann M. Staley and Amie L. Courtney

6 minute read

August 23, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

While the setting may be significantly less formal—think a public works garage or community center gymnasium rather than a marble-columned historic landmark—standing requirements apply in the context of a zoning hearing as they do in a more formal courtroom setting.

By Krista-Ann M. Staley and Amie L. Courtney

7 minute read

February 15, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Whether you are a property owner interested in offering a room as a short-term rental, a resident opposed to short-term rentals in your neighborhood, or a municipal official hearing from concerned residents of either opinion, you should be aware that unclear zoning regulations can cause significant roadblocks for all sides of the debate.

By Krista-Ann M. Staley and Amie L. Courtney

10 minute read