Legal Articles, Land Use & Zoning
The Option to Renew: An Critical Term for Tenants Negotiating a Commercial Lease
The Option to Renew: An Critical Term for Tenants Negotiating a Commercial Lease
Commonwealth Court Offers Reminder that Land Development Waivers Must Meet Undue Hardship Threshold
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently emphasized to developers and municipalities the need to properly justify waivers from provisions of a subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) during the land development process. Link: http://sianalaw.com/2018/06/20/landdevelopmentwaivers/
Environmental Concerns for Real Estate Purchases and Sales - Part 4
The final part of this series discusses the role of Phase II investigations, environmental concerns not normally addressed in a Phase I, the reuse of Brownfield sites, and the impact endangered species have on development.
Environmental Concerns for Real Estate Purchases and Sales - Part 3
Part 3 of environmental concerns for real estate purchases and sales discusses the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, contracts with environmental consultants, and Common Phase I errors.
Environmental Concerns for Real Estate Purchases and Sales - Part 2
Part 2 of the discussion of Environmental Concerns for Real Estate Purchases and Sales addresses the need for environmental due diligence in a real estate transaction.
Environmental Concerns for Real Estate Purchase and Sales - Part 1
A discussion of the environmental due diligence process in real estate transactions, why it is necessary, and issues to be concerned about. Part 1 addresses the impact of Environmental regulations on land use.
Solar Rescue
Provides information on rights of individuals or entities, particularly school districts, who have entered into solar power purchase agreements and the performance of the system is not as promised.
Enhanced Life Estate Deed also known as the "Lady Bird Deed" (named after the former first lady LadyBird Johnson)
What some people in Florida don't know about property deed transfers.
