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My tenant is PA has left apt, owes rent and left all property in unit. What are the legal requirements per PA state law.

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

Here is what you must do if you want to do it by the book, provided that yo'u have an address so that she can be served. Store them in your attic. ...

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Are PA landlords required to hold all security deposits and otherwise obtained funds for future months rent in escrow?

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

The landlord is not required to hold only one month's security deposit in escrow if the lease is for one year. He is also not required to hold the...

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In PA, what happens if the lease is silent on a security deposit and the previous landlord took it.

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

Contact the prior landlord and tell him that he owes the tenant the deposit. Have him write a check to the tenant and give it to you to...

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Is tenant responsible for grass cutting fees? after moved out the propety?

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

Did the lease require you to cut grass or pay to have the grass cut? It is too late after 6 weeks for the landlord to demand damages. You should...

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We are moving and our competitor is moving in, and using almost the same name.

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

I assume from your question that you are going to continue in business under this name. The competitor is obviously trying to take advantage of...

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We rented our house to family. they haven't paid rent and they are selling our stuff that was stored there. what can we do?

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

There can be an oral lease, but it is month to month. However, they cannot enforce a "rent to own" contract that is not in writing. You need a...

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We are behind in our rent by 3 mths. Now we are being sued. I am not on the lease, can I be held liable?

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

If the magistrate finds against you and your partner, you will be. Be sure to appear and defend. Make the landlord prove that you were a tenant...

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I have defaulted on a commercial lease because i went out of business. The lease has my personal guarantee.

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

If you guaranteed a lease personally, without your spouse joining in the guaranty, you will probably be safe from execution against jointly held...

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Noise issues with neighbors

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

You have the right to peaceful enjoyment of your property. Your neighbor has no right to disturb you with loud noise and vibration. You should...

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Neighbors Lennox pulse furnace causing noise and vibrations in our home.

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 30, 2010

You are entitled to quiet enjoyment of your property without noise and vibration caused by forces outside your property. How they are going to...

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My tenant is PA has left apt, owes rent and left all property in unit. What are the legal requirements per PA state law.

Are PA landlords required to hold all security deposits and otherwise obtained funds for future months rent in escrow?

In PA, what happens if the lease is silent on a security deposit and the previous landlord took it.

Is tenant responsible for grass cutting fees? after moved out the propety?

We are moving and our competitor is moving in, and using almost the same name.

We rented our house to family. they haven't paid rent and they are selling our stuff that was stored there. what can we do?

We are behind in our rent by 3 mths. Now we are being sued. I am not on the lease, can I be held liable?

I have defaulted on a commercial lease because i went out of business. The lease has my personal guarantee.

Noise issues with neighbors

Neighbors Lennox pulse furnace causing noise and vibrations in our home.