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Taxes Are Owed For Real Estate Transfer To Partnership
Prior to purchasing real estate in Pennsylvania, an individual must decide how he intends to own the…
Read More3rd Circuit Rules Township’s Conduct Does Not Shock The Conscience
Most developers would rather have root canal surgery without Novocain than deal with local governments during the…
Read MorePublic Sale Has No Effect On Obligation To Pay Common Assessments
In planned communities, property owners share the cost of maintaining the common elements through assessments charged by…
Read MoreNew Construction Not Always Subject To Realty Transfer Tax
With residential new construction exploding throughout the Philadelphia region, many individuals may be unwittingly placing themselves on…
Read MoreSellers Prevented From Exercising Mortgage Contingency Clause
Agreements of sale generally contain a laundry list of contingencies which must be satisfied before the settlement…
Read MoreCommonwealth Court Trashes Landlord’s Attempt To Avoid Borough Fees
Local governments are given wide latitude in outsourcing their government services to private independent contractors. Pennsylvania courts…
Read MoreLandowner Prevented From Changing The Use Of His Property
Wilson v. Plumstead Township Zoning Hearing Board is a cautionary tale on why landowners should not downplay…
Read MoreLandlord Attempt To Terminate Option Contract ‘Invalid’
Drafting a lease agreement is no easy task. Although most landlords possess an upper hand in lease negotiations,…
Read MoreSubcontractor Prohibited From Filing Mechanics’ Lien
If the real estate market slows down as some experts are predicting, Pennsylvania courts will likely be…
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