From my perspective, it is difficult for that real estate agent and broker to zealously represent these…
Read MoreThe Latest Legal Developments in PA and NJ
We have our fingers on the pulse of the latest legal news, rulings, and regulations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Explore our free resources to stay up to date on the developments impacting your personal and business lives.
Philadelphia Tackles Lead Paint Violations In Residential Rental Properties
Due to these newly enacted amendments to the Philadelphia Code, many residential landlords will now be obligated…
Read MoreRuling 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,…
Read More‘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…
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Court: Landlord Not Liable For Injuries Sustained On Leased Premises
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Matthews v. Wince, 2017 Pa. Super. Unpub….
Read MoreCourt: Arbitration Clause In Home Inspection Is Enforceable
Most, if not almost all, written agreements of sale to purchase residential real estate in Pennsylvania are…
Read MoreSubsequent Purchasers Of New Home Cannot Sue Builder
This situation is all too common in my practice—individuals purchase a home and, afterward, they discover defects…
Read MorePrior Owner’s Suicide On Property Cannot Void Sale
Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments an individual makes in his lifetime. In order…
Read MoreWife Not Responsible For Spouse’s Inaccuracies In Disclosure
In order to protect homebuyers from “seller fraud”, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the Real Estate Seller…
Read MoreLet The Buyer Beware: Shielding Sellers From Liability
With the residential market continuing its upward trajectory, many individuals are now purchasing diamonds in the rough…
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