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Hills And Ridges Doctrine May Provide Protection To Property Owners In Slip-And-Falls
In Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development, 2018 Pa. Super. LEXIS 72 (Jan. 31, 2018), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld a...
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The Importance Of Ensuring A Real Estate Closing Is Properly Conducted
Time and time again, I see a situation where a client is “penny wise, pound foolish” when it comes to properly documenting a real estate transaction.
Court Sides With Students In Dispute Over ‘So-Called’ Security Deposit
In E.S. Management v. Gao, 2017 Pa. Super. LEXIS 925 (Nov. 15), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld a verdict against a landlord who...
When It Comes To An Agreement Of Sale, Make Sure To Account For Contingencies, Deadlines
An agreement of sale for real estate typically involves more than how much the property is being transferred for and when the closing will take...
What You Should Know Before Putting An Offer On A Home
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...
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...