It is common for mortgages to be paid off and never satisfied on the record. Often the record of the former debt is erased from the lender's...

Can a Borough stop me from selling a vacant fixer upper to a cash as is buyer by requiring me to obtain an occupancy permit 1st?

You need a lawyer to investigate. If they want to tear it down and will not be occupying the structure, an occupancy permit may not be required. ...

How to get my money from my evicted tenant?

In Pennsylvania, a landlord can garnish wages. There is a procedure that you can do yourself. The Prothonotary's Office can give you the forms. ...

Can I sell property with myself and deceased grantees on deed?

with several estates involved, it is necessary for a lawyer to review the public record to assure that you can convey clear title. Otherwise, you...

What can I do when my landlord is responsible for utilities and neglects to pay them and we end up with no power?

Calls and texts are the wrong way to communicate. Use email so you have a record. You must complain in writing and give a reasonable time for...

Can a landlord break a one year lease 4 months prior to the lease signing and start a new one year lease? Is this legal??

No, not without your consent. You can enforce the lease (I hope you have a copy) if you wish. But that would be for only 4 months -- even if there...

You need to take charge of the situation immediately. You are in serious danger of being obligated to two different buyers at the same time. Did...

My home is being sold at sheriff sale for back property taxes in PA, how long after the sale or no sale do I have to vacate?

If someone buys the property and you don't voluntarily leave, the buyer will have to file a suit to evict you. This should get you some time to...

What rights do I have to a house that my name is on the deed in PA ?

You own an undivided half interest. However, when you say you are not on the loan, it generally means that you did not sign the promissory note. ...

I need a quick answer:

You didn't give the most important fact -- how many days or months notice are you required to give under the lease? Five months' notice is pretty...