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Security Deposit

Court Sides With Students In Dispute Over ‘So-Called’ Security Deposit

In E.S. Management v. Gao, 2017 Pa. Super. LEXIS 925 (Nov. 15), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld a verdict against a landlord who...

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Agreement of Sale

When It Comes To An Agreement Of Sale, Make Sure To Account For Contingencies, Deadlines

An agreement of sale for real estate typically involves more than how much the property is being transferred for and when the closing will take...

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Offer On A Home

What You Should Know Before Putting An Offer On A Home

Most of our lives are spent in real estate.

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York Development v. Atlantic Wireless

A Roadmap For Landlords Looking To Obtain Possession Of Leased Premises

Many times, landlords in Pennsylvania face a situation where their tenants vacate from the leased premises and they are left to decide whether to...

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Sheriff’s Sales

Cautionary Tale For Property Bidders At Sheriff’s Sales

Every month, in every county of the commonwealth, a sheriff’s sale typically takes place where third parties can bid on real estate in that county...

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Court Tackles Party Wall Question, Rights Of Neighboring Property Owners

In 631 N. Broad Street v. Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 2017 Phila. Ct. Com. Pl. LEXIS 194 (July 10), Judge Ramy I. Djerassi recently allowed a...

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Treble Damages Under UTPCPL

Court Upholds Award For Tenant For Treble Damages Under UTPCPL

Renting a residential property is a two-way street. The tenant agrees to pay rent and, in most cases, the landlord promises to maintain the property...

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Philadelphia Business Journal

Do I Have To Pay Real Estate Taxes If The Property I Am Looking To Purchase Comes With A Real Estate Tax Abatement?

Most of our lives are spent in real estate. Whether it’s an apartment or house we rent, own or develop, or that office job where we work 9 to 5. We...

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Superior Court: Deed Merges With Agreement Of Sale

In In re Trust of Mihordin, 2017 Pa. Super. LEXIS 345 (May 16), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently addressed whether a deed should be...

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