215.399.1346
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Rights Do I Have As A Renter In The City Of Philadelphia?
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...
How Can I Challenge My Property’s Real Estate Tax Assessment?
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...
Court: Landlord Not Liable For Injuries Sustained On Leased Premises
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Matthews v. Wince, 2017 Pa. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1388 (April 13), upheld a trial court...
What Law Exists To Support Renters Who Do Not Get Their Security Deposit Back After 30 days?
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...
Court: Arbitration Clause In Home Inspection Is Enforceable
Most, if not almost all, written agreements of sale to purchase residential real estate in Pennsylvania are conditioned upon a satisfactory property...