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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...
Leases Sometimes Condemning Tenants To An Unjust Fate
In Guttha v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court recently addressed whether a lease provision could bar a tenant from claiming...
Lenders Have An Interest In The Post-Judgment Rate
In Pennsylvania, once a mortgage foreclosure claim is reduced to judgment, the legal interest rate of six percent per annum applies unless the loan...
Let The Buyer Beware: Shielding Sellers From Liability
With the residential market continuing its upward trajectory, many individuals are now purchasing diamonds in the rough for investment purposes....
Attorneys May Be Liable For Improper Judgment Execution
In a warning shot to attorneys who represent judgment creditors in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of...
City, Local Banks Lend Helping Hand To Homeowners
After a long and cold winter idly watching home improvements shows on TLC and HGTV, many Philadelphians are gearing up this spring to renovate their...