In order to protect homebuyers from “seller fraud”, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the Real Estate Seller…
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Borrower May Be Excused From Returning Loan Proceeds Under TILA
Many homeowners borrow money as a second mortgage so as to purchase their house, pay for home…
Read MoreFlighting Blight: City Is Allowed To Demolish Unsafe Property
In less than a generation, many properties located within Philadelphia’s city limits that had been an eyesore…
Read MoreLender Not Responsible For Misconduct Of Its Mortgage Broker
In shopping for a mortgage loan, most potential borrowers do not deal directly with mortgage lenders. Rather,…
Read MoreBuyers Not Chopped Down By Inspection Contingency Clause
In most residential real estate transactions taking place in Pennsylvania, sellers and buyers are generally not represented…
Read MoreLandlord May Be Liable Under Negligence Theory To Tenant
Pennsylvania courts are very hesitant in permitting lawsuits which merely re-cast an ordinary breach of contract claim…
Read MoreLandlord Waived Right To Sue Tenant Without Due Consideration
In many commercial real estate transactions, landlords and tenants make estoppel certifications representing that certain facts involving…
Read MoreLandlord Responsible For Tenant Being Caught With Pants Down
In Brito v. MAC International, Inc., the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas sent the proverbial warning…
Read MoreTenants Only Need To Substantially Perform Under Lease Agreements
“Just pay your rent on time.” That is what every commercial tenant is told during lease negotiations…
Read MoreTenants In Pa. Have Right To Select Cable Provider Of Their Choice
Under Pennsylvania’s Tenants’ Right to Cable Television Act, a tenant may select a cable television service provider…
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