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New 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 the hook...
Sellers Prevented From Exercising Mortgage Contingency Clause
Agreements of sale generally contain a laundry list of contingencies which must be satisfied before the settlement date. Most, if not all, of these...
Commonwealth 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 generally...
Landowner 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 zoning restrictions encumbering their...
Landlord Attempt To Terminate Option Contract ‘Invalid’
Drafting a lease agreement is no easy task. Although most landlords possess an upper hand in lease negotiations, they do not always protect...
Subcontractor Prohibited From Filing Mechanics’ Lien
If the real estate market slows down as some experts are predicting, Pennsylvania courts will likely be inundated with an influx of mechanics’ lien...
Common Pleas Court Rules On Partition Actions In Pa.
In Bernstein v. Sherman, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas recently provided a glimpse into the esoteric world of litigating a partition...
Appealing Party Must File Bond To Protect Property Interest
In two recent decisions, Pennsylvania courts have cautioned litigants who have failed to protect their property interests during the appeal process.
Local Bank Faces Reprimand Over Act 6 And 91 Foreclosure
In Wachovia Bank v. Marone, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas recently reprimanded a local bank for failing to give its borrowers Act 6...
Real Estate Brokers File A Lien For Commission
Whenever a piece of commercial property is leased or sold, a real estate broker is normally involved in the transaction. The broker’s compensation...