Municipal Law

High Swartz Municipal Lawyers Group Profile - Suburban Life Magazine

The attorneys of High Swartz LLP’s Municipal Law Group continue the over 100-year-old legacy of...
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Philadelphia Transfer Tax Update for 2022

If you're dealing with commercial, residential, or real estate development, you need to be aware...
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Pennsylvania Tree Laws

Below is a primer on the municipal laws regarding trees along property lines and public...
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The Emerald Ash Borer Killed a Tree on My Property Line. Who is Responsible For Its Removal?

The Emerald Ash Borer insect has wreaked havoc throughout much of PA and is migrating...
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Stormwater Fees in PA - What You Need to Know

Property Owners in PA looking to challenge their stormwater fees need to understand the requirements...
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PA Pipeline Construction FAQs

When many Pennsylvania landowners look out onto their backyards, they are unaware of the pipeline...
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PA Municipalities worried about the Airbnb trend can rest easier

In a recent decision, the PA Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court’s ruling and in...
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What is a Municipal Authority?

If you live in Pennsylvania, odds are that you’re within the service area of at...
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Politcal Yard Signs and Your HOA

Political campaign signage and yard signs has always been a point of significant controversy in...
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How can municipalities control the AirBnB trend within their neighborhoods?

The online marketplace for short term lodging is proliferating well beyond Jersey Shore and Poconos...