Do I need a real estate attorney?

Absolutely. It is imperative that you consult with an attorney to review the lease and explain any concerns to you regarding the lease. Two (2)...

How much time must a new owner allow a tenant to move out of a property after closing if there is no written lease in place?

The new owner purchases the house subject to the Anti-Eviction Act. As my colleagues stated, upon his purchase, he would have to provide you with...

If a house is in foreclosure, are bank reps permitted to come to the home and harass the homeowner?

The short answer is no. If your home or house is in foreclosure, the bank is subject to the restrictions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act....

I have to pay $3,200 by end of June or my house goes to "tax sale".

Your best bet is to contact the tax collector for your municipality (check the Website for your municipality, their name should be in the...

Your lease should tell you both yours and your landlords responsibility. As my colleague stated earlier, I highly doubt that the landlord would be...

My colleague is absolutely correct. Check with your municipality regarding registration if you are renting rooms. Also, as Eric suggested, we...

Upon my husbands death do i have to sell the home I live in and share the proceeds with his children from a previous marriage?

If there is no will, the property will pass intestate, which means so long as you were married to him at the time of his death, the house will pass...

Chapter 13 and foreclosure?

I presume that the house is located in Philadelphia, and Philadelphia does have some mortgage rescue programs, some of which are outlined...

Eviction?

The Legal Services of New Jersey is a great resource for questions you may have regarding your lease. I agree my with colleague that you should...

After renting a house for almost 2 years we discovered that the property was without a C O .Is there any legal recourse for us?

You should consult with an attorney about your options. If you are forced to move as a result of the property being uninhabitable, or if your...