On behalf of Avallone Law Associates | Nov 27, 2012 | Eminent Domain
Recent news came in regarding the plans of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority seizing properties by eminent domain for an affordable housing plan. Previously, a Philadelphia city councilman had proposed taking 43 properties in the Point Breeze community by...
On behalf of Avallone Law Associates | Nov 20, 2012 | Eminent Domain
The recently enacted state Land Bank Act will allow municipalities in Pennsylvania to take over blighted and condemned properties in order to repurpose the land.Under the law, the local governments will be able to cancel liens on properties and wipe out bank...
On behalf of Avallone Law Associates | Nov 15, 2012 | Land Use & Zoning
A Pennsylvania zoning board will hear testimony in a real estate dispute with a man who claims officials have tagged his property with the incorrect zoning.The man owns a house and a small electronics shop on Freedom Road in the community of Cranberry. The problem is...
On behalf of Avallone Law Associates | Nov 9, 2012 | Commercial Real Estate
The acquisition of a piece of commercial property in Philadelphia’s Center City area, when finalized, will help to lead to redevelopment of a key downtown corridor.Officials said the $60 million deal was nearly finalized. The agreement calls for the owner of the...
