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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...
Landlord Can Constructively Evict Tenant By Filing Frivolous Lawsuit
Every lease in Pennsylvania contains an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. A landlord breaches the covenant when he physically or constructively...
May The Force Majeure Be With You In Construction Contracts
Most construction contracts allow contractors to escape legal responsibility if completion of the construction project is delayed by a force majeure...
Challenging A Purchase Made At A Sheriff’s Sale
“It is not over ‘til the fat lady sings.” This should be announced at the beginning of every sheriff’s sale. Selling a piece of property at a...
Attorneys Must Be Wary Of Fraudulent Conveyance
Attorneys who represent “deadbeat” clients may be unwittingly placing themselves in harm’s way. In a recent federal court decision in Maryland, an...
Attention Shoppers: Politicking In Aisle One?
With Election Day fast approaching, political campaigns are increasing their efforts to distribute leaflets to potential voters. Since many people...