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Act 57 Addresses Review Fees with a New Disputes Resolution Mechanism

In the past, many developers believed they were being treated unfairly when authorities charged them review fees for various development related services addressed by their professional advisors. Under Act 57, a disputes resolution process is introduced that requires authorities to make a timely review of disputed amounts and establishes an arbitration mechanism if the authority and developer cannot reach agreement. Act 57 also establishes specific actions that an authority must take once such claims are made and provides for the payment of the review cost based upon the merits of the developer's claim.

Though the authority is not permitted to withhold approval of any application or permit while the claim is being reviewed, it can withhold approval if the developer fails to make any required payments.

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