Questions answered by Arthur R Panza

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How specific does a landlord need to be when sending you an itemized list once your lease ends for deductions in PA?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

If they were late in returning the deposit and did not provide an itemized list within 30 days, you can sue for double the amount of the deposit....

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I received rental home in divorce tenants won't move out because husband gave them a contract to sign is it legal I never signed

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Did you have an attorney in the Divorce case? Did you know there were tenants in the property at the time of the Divorce settlement? Did you know...

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I have tenant that wants to move in roommate. Eviction process is started. Should I let this happen?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

If either tenant wants to pay the rent, let them do so. I do not believe you need a new lease if the original tenants will be in the premises. I...

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If I am renting an entire house from a landlord can said landlord sleep in one of the rooms while trying to evict us?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Do you have a written lease? Have the lease reviewed by counsel. If she lives in another state, why are you asking if she can be in the house while...

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What happens when landlord didn't pay back taxes?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Escrowing the payments makes sense. If the alleged landlord sues for eviction, bring the lien/sale notice to court. If the property goes to...

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What type of lawyer would I search for concerning a debt collector taking me to court?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Are you disputing the debt? If so, ask the court for an adjournment to obtain counsel. The claim should be reviewed by counsel to determine if...

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Deceased house is on the market. Now we don't have the money to keep up with mortgage. What happens if we stop paying

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Are you the mortgagor? Are you a tenant in the property? If the mortgage is not being paid, the mortgagee will begin foreclosure proceedings. At...

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I'm evicting tenants for back rent and not paying their utilities that were in my name..Do I put it all on the same form?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Verbal notice is insufficient. You must give proper written notice. Any and all causes of action(ie non-payment of rent, nuisance) must be included...

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Is it the landlords responsibility ? And what can I do ?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

If there is a rodent problem, contact a Housing Inspector in the area where the property is located. The Inspector may cite the landlord and compel...

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Writ of possession

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 12, 2014

Check with the Sheriff's office. One of their representatives should be able to provide an approximate time frame between filing the writ and...

Arthur R Panza's Answers (985)

How specific does a landlord need to be when sending you an itemized list once your lease ends for deductions in PA?

I received rental home in divorce tenants won't move out because husband gave them a contract to sign is it legal I never signed

I have tenant that wants to move in roommate. Eviction process is started. Should I let this happen?

If I am renting an entire house from a landlord can said landlord sleep in one of the rooms while trying to evict us?

What happens when landlord didn't pay back taxes?

What type of lawyer would I search for concerning a debt collector taking me to court?

Deceased house is on the market. Now we don't have the money to keep up with mortgage. What happens if we stop paying

I'm evicting tenants for back rent and not paying their utilities that were in my name..Do I put it all on the same form?

Is it the landlords responsibility ? And what can I do ?

Writ of possession