Caught shoplifting in pa ( >$25) first time... ever in trouble...18+ yrs old.. whats the best I can hope for. And the worst?

The best you can hope for is an acquittal. The second- best is probably ARD, which will cost you some money and require you to participate in a...

Tenant failed 2 change gas/elec into their name can I shut off utilities? Is in lease and 2 written warning given. Can I evict?

Your proper remedy is to evict due to a violation of the lease terms.You need to give a notice to quit unless your lease states that such a notice...

I live in pennsylavania and unfortunately i have fallen 1 month behind on my rent, can my landlord lock me out?

If you have another place to move, contact the LL and tell him your plan. If he locks you out, a lawyer who knows this area of the law can help...

If rental unit if declared unfit within 10 days oreder of posession is served,can eviction occur upon Order of Posession??

It appears that the Code violations turned up too late to do you any good. Your failure to appeal set in motion the eviction. However, you may...

I missed my eviction hearing i work nights and the letter to appear came the day before i was sechuled to be there im scared

You can appeal within ten days from judgment. Don't delay. Do it on Monday morning at the Prothonotary's office. They will walk you through it...

My car was parked in my apartment complex in the underground garage and it got flooded. Who is resposible for the damage?

Don't put off reporting it to your insurance. Whether the landlord is liable will depend upon the facts. You will need to discuss that with a...

What is a Ten day Notice

You may have received a notice that a default judgment was going to be taken in an eviction. I suggest you contact a lawyer immediately. You have...

Can my landlord force me to sign a document to his liking and if I don't ask me to move?

I disagree with the above answer. You may cure a default by paying the delinquency. If he attempts to evict you, tender the rent at court. The...

Can we sue for the payment of funeral bill?

It sounds like this was a joint account that pased directly to her. Unfortunately, she had no obligation to pay this debt. The account is not...

If the lease does not explicitly say that you are to repair the air conditioner, it is your landlord's responsibility. Give him notice in writing...