Kevin M Levy

Kevin M Levy

September 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Prohibitions on the Assignability of Leases—More Substance Than Form

From the tenant's perspective, flexibility in assignment can be essential for business growth or restructuring, while landlords typically seek to maintain oversight, continue to have financial assurances, and protect the integrity of the lease.

By Kevin M. Levy and Krystal R. Bordoni-Cowley

6 minute read

January 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Innovative Development Opportunities Abound in Commercial Land Condominiums

While the appetite for building new vertical residential condominium buildings in Philadelphia has slowed since the onset of the pandemic, many commercial developers are now considering early on whether applying a land condominium regime makes sense for integrated development projects.

By Kevin M. Levy and Krystal R. Bordoni-Cowley

6 minute read

September 29, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

City Council's Reliance on Overlay Zoning District Complicates Development in Phila.

As more overlay zoning districts are established, the city should strike that balance and ensure development isn't stifled by the prevalence of increasingly restrictive and confusingly overlapping regulations.

By Kevin M. Levy and Frederick N. Poindexter

6 minute read

January 21, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Adverse Possession—a Possible Solution to Philadelphia's Tangled Title Problems

The significantly shorter statute of limitations required to bring a quiet title action is the clearest benefit of the alternative statutory period for adverse possession claims.

By Kevin M. Levy and Frederick N. Poindexter

6 minute read

June 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Voters Approve 2 Constitutional Amendments to Restrict Wolf's Emergency Powers

The two amendments will have the collective impact of reducing the governor's autonomy in responding to sustained disaster emergencies that do not subside within several weeks.

By Kevin M. Levy

6 minute read

April 26, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Primer on Confession of Judgment Provisions in Commercial Lease Contracts

Wouldn't it be nice to win your client's court case before even filing the complaint? In Pennsylvania, a properly drafted confession of judgment clause in a commercial lease can accomplish just that.

By Megan E. Moyer and Kevin M. Levy

7 minute read

February 11, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Voters to Consider Constitutional Amendment Limiting Gov's Emergency Powers

The proposed amendment would add new sections to the Constitution of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulating the governor's emergency powers under emergency declarations.

By Kevin M. Levy

7 minute read

January 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Commonwealth Court Calls Technical Foul in Developer's Failure to Follow the UPCA

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently reinforced the importance of following statutorily prescribed provisions when creating planned communities under Pennsylvania law.

By Igor Pleskov and Kevin M. Levy

6 minute read

April 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Preparing for a Return to a Post-COVID Workplace for Landlord and Tenants 

While the pandemic has already presented unprecedented challenges, the reopening will come with its own set of challenges and obstacles. Counsel representing commercial landlords and tenants should begin guiding their clients as the return approaches.

By Igor Pleskov and Kevin M. Levy

5 minute read

January 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Leasing Issues to Keep in Mind When Dealing With Marijuana Businesses

Marijuana business advocates still face legal risks since the substance in most forms remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act.

By Megan E. Moyer and Kevin M. Levy

5 minute read