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Boundary Disputes in Pennsylvania

Boundary disputes between neighbors and their properties are nothing new, and are probably just about as old as the concept of privately-owned real estate. Disputes between adjoining property owners regarding the location of their common property line can arise from a multitude of different factual situations. The property descriptions contained in some ancient deeds written […]
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2021 *Updated* Real Estate Tax Appeal Deadlines in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Tax appeal deadlines are approaching for the filing of tax appeals throughout Pennsylvania. Make sure you know when your appeal must be submitted to be considered for the 2021 tax year. PA County Important Dates Montgomery County: The official deadline for filing appeals in Montgomery County is August 1 – since that date falls on […]
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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 regarding how they are structured and assessed. If you’ve read local newspapers or attended local government meetings in Pennsylvania over the past few years, you’re aware of the controversy over stormwater fees. Disgruntled landowners may call the fees “rain taxes,” […]
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Delco: You Could Save Money by Appealing Your Property Assessment

If you own property in Delaware County PA, you may be able to challenge the County’s new property assessments. This could mean saving big on taxes in the future. Update: 7/13/20: Pursuant to an emergency order of the Delaware County Court it Common Pleas, the new due date for all assessment appeals has been moved […]
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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 least one municipal or joint municipal authority. It has been estimated that Pennsylvania has roughly 2,000 active municipal authorities. Whether for water distribution, wastewater treatment, sewer, school, hospital, mass transit, recreation, business development, or some other purpose, most citizens get […]
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Don’t Forget! 2019 Tax Appeal Deadlines Are Approaching

New assessment notices and tax bills have been arriving in property owners’ mailboxes throughout the spring and summer, and deadlines in a few counties in southeastern Pennsylvania are only a few cookouts or trips to the shore away. August 1 is the deadline for  filing appeals in Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, and Chester […]