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And Temple plans to restore a mansion.
Last year, a group of tenants in West Oak Lane filed a class-action lawsuit against one of Philly’s biggest landlords.
This week, a judge signed off on an agreement that gives rent forgiveness and refunds to the renters. The settlement is the largest known per-tenant award of its kind.
Keep scrolling for that story and more in this week’s edition:
Reviving a mansion: Temple University is planning a $30 million restoration of the historic Burk Mansion, which has been
closed for more than 30 years.An ambitious plan: Learn about Camden County’s $25 million investment toward its goal of
ending homelessness by 2030.Luxe listing: Peek inside this $8.75 million home for sale in Chester County that
has a massive garage for 40 cars.Finding affordability: After living in the expensive cities of Washington and Seattle, this paralegal was able to
buy her first home in Philly.
— Michaelle Bond
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Tenants at the Bentley Manor apartment building in West Oak Lane sued their landlord — Odin Properties and affiliated companies — in Mar...