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Court Overturns ‘Frempong’ Ruling, Clarifies Phila. Landlord-Tenant Rights
Late last year, I wrote about a ruling recently handed down by Judge Nina W. Padilla of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas that allowed a...
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Can A Seller Force A Buyer To Close On The Purchase Of Property?
In Maisano, Marsha Avery owned approximately 21 acres of land directly north of the home owned by Daniel and Patricia Maisano, the opinion said.
Lost Promissory Note Focus Of Superior Court’s Decision In ‘Rao’
Lawence J. Rao Jr. is the owner of record of a property located in Philadelphia. In 2006, Rao entered into a loan transaction with SunTrust Mortgage,...
Change In Phila. Code Limits Landlords’ Right To Evict Tenants Within City
Section 9-804 is contained within Chapter 9-800 of the Philadelphia Code which is titled “Landlord and Tenant.” Introduced in the Philadelphia City...
Ask the Experts 10/13/2018
Natalie Klyashtorny appears on the Ask the Experts Radio program to talk about business and employment law.
Superior Court Expands Disclosure Requirements Under RESDL In ‘Medlock’
In Medlock v. Chilmark Inspections, 2018 Pa. Super. LEXIS 952 (Aug. 31, 2018), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently expanded the disclosure...
Ruling Provides Guidance On How to Address ‘Actual Damages’ Under RESDL
Last month, I wrote about how the Superior Court in Phelps v. Caperoon, 2018 Pa. Super. LEXIS 674 (June 18, 2018) concluded that a seller of a...
‘Phelps’ Tackles ‘As Is’ Language In Residential Agreement Of Sale Under RESDL
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Phelps v. Caperoon, 2018 Pa. Super. LEXIS 674 (June 18, 2018) for the first time issued a written opinion as to...
Bill Would Ban Written Notices To Tenants Unless There Is A ‘Good Cause’
At the end of this past year, Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. introduced Bill No. 170954 in Philadelphia City Council to amend the Philadelphia Code to...