Bernard Lafayette Metz

Bernard Lafayette Metz's Answers (26)

Pittsburgh, PA

Tax Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas: Tax, Real Estate

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NEEDS ROOF PATCHED CANNOT DUE TO WEATHER IF HE DON'T PAY MARCH RENT CAN I CHANGE LOCKS FIRST OF APRIL

Bernard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

I don't recommend changing the locks. The key here is to follow the default and remedy sections in the lease so you've done just what your...

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Is there any income tax , or Capital Gains tax on repatriation of money realized through sale of a primary residence abroad ?

Bernard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

The first $250,000 ($500,000 if married filing jointly) of gain on the sale may be excluded from U.S. federal income tax under Internal Revenue...

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What type of proof is used in adverse possession verification in the state of Pennsylvania?

Bernard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

A good first step would be determining for yourself whether you agree that the wall is on your neighbor's property. Your neighbor has the burden...

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What's a reasonable interest rate in PA that an Executor & Heir can charge (the Estate) for advancing Operating capital to it??

Bernard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

Mr. Bell makes a number of good points. Setting aside the necessary fiduciary steps for the executor to determine whether or not to have the...

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Can a renter of a commercial property sue a landlord for not obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy if stated in the lease?

Bernard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

Take a look at the default and remedies sections in the lease. The default section will probably say that tenant has to provide landlord written...

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Do have to be paying taxes on the land before i can take adverse possession in pa

Bernard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

Paying real estate taxes is not a specific requirement for adverse possession. The principle requirements are actual, continuous, exclusive,...

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