Am I responsible for bills that I have never seen and are in my old roommates name?

What was your agreement with the roommate regarding payment of bills? Did you pay these bills when you lived in the premises? If the bills are in...

What are my legal rights?

Self-help eviction is not permitted in Pennsylvania. Call the local police regarding this matter. In addition, consult with a local attorney as...

I'm a new renter and my basement flooded and my dryer was broken in the process.

Did the landlord deliberately conceal conditions in the premises? Consult with a local attorney for discussion regarding this matter.

I have been having multiple problems with my apt. many of which have caused damage to my personal property.

If the landlord has failed to make repairs, contact the local housing inspector and have the premises inspected for any alleged code violations. If...

Two Tenants; One Filed Eviction Appeal

If the husband did not appeal, the judgment entered in the lower court is a final judgment. If the judgment remains unpaid, you can certainly move...

Non Pros Timeline for Eviction Appeal

If you were served with a rule to file a complaint or suffer judgment of non-pros, you have 20 days from the date of service of the rule to file...

Is there a written lease agreement? If so, have the lease reviewed by a landlord and tenant attorney. After reviewing the Lease, counsel should be...

Does my landlord need writ of possession?

I assume the landlord filed an eviction complaint with the local district justice. You settled the case and were unable to vacate by the date...

I rent a room in a house and my landlord is threatening to turn off electricity, is this allowed?

Self-help eviction is not permitted in Pennsylvania. The landlord must file an eviction complaint and obtain a possession order in order to evict...

Can a landlord tenant complaint be sealed if the landlord lost in court.

Landlord tenant complaints in the Philadelphia Municipal Court are not sealed. In addition, if the complaint was withdrawn without prejudice, the...