Questions answered by Clifford L. Tuttle Jr.

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How much for an eviction?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

The answer to your question is not that simple. You have to start by filing a complaint with a magistrate. It costs anywhere from around $75.00...

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If i purchase a multi-unit property and the lease has no wording in it about lease transferring to new owner, whats the default?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

For starters, you should obtain all of the leases from your seller at closing. Have each of them assigned in writing to you. You may want to get...

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If I cash a check that is only partial payment of my owed security deposit, does that mean I accept that as full payment?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Cash the check. Wait until after 30 days have passed and sue at the Magistrate for the balance of your money times 2. It would be nice if you...

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I am landlord. I won at MDJ and Arbitration. They paid $1500 in escrow. Now what? Can they appeal again? How do I get them out?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

The procedure to terminate supersedeas and regain possession is a bit complicated but worth it if you can do it. If they miss a payment into...

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They locked up our house and removed the contents,we never received a letter saying when we had to be out by. Is this legal.

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

This is called a self-help eviction. It ignores the Landlord and Tenant Act. Your damages would be the value of all of the property they took. ...

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Can i be evicted?

Clifford's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

You don't have a written lease, so you are presumably renting from month to month. That means that she could evict you at the end of the month. ...

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HELP: Buying a house with a prior lien on it. Title company is willing to insure the title, but mortgage is uncomfortable.

Clifford's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

You need a real estate lawyer to look at the exact circumstances. From what you say, it sounds as though the lien has expired. If the title...

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How do you evict squatters in a commercial property that you just purchased

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

You file an action in ejectment in common pleas court. You are going to need a lawyer. He or she will prepare a complaint and arrange to have it...

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Am I responsible for damages without a written lease?

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 26, 2014

Yes, you would have been responsible under your oral lease because you gave a security deposit. However, the two of you agreed there were no...

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Neighboring foreclosures have me upside down in value but I still pay tax on the full amount. What can I do?

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 13, 2014

Check on assessment appeal deadline immediately. You may want to find a lawyer who knows the subject, since there is a fair amount of money...

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How much for an eviction?

If i purchase a multi-unit property and the lease has no wording in it about lease transferring to new owner, whats the default?

If I cash a check that is only partial payment of my owed security deposit, does that mean I accept that as full payment?

I am landlord. I won at MDJ and Arbitration. They paid $1500 in escrow. Now what? Can they appeal again? How do I get them out?

They locked up our house and removed the contents,we never received a letter saying when we had to be out by. Is this legal.

Can i be evicted?

HELP: Buying a house with a prior lien on it. Title company is willing to insure the title, but mortgage is uncomfortable.

How do you evict squatters in a commercial property that you just purchased

Am I responsible for damages without a written lease?

Neighboring foreclosures have me upside down in value but I still pay tax on the full amount. What can I do?