Need a lawyer to help us concerning upset sale of our home.

With the tax sales there is a requirement that a property must first be exposed at the upset tax sale before it can go to the judicial sale. ...

Can I be evicted if we get a medical letter?

If the dog is a support animal, the park will have to allow the reasonable accommodation for the dog. Written confirmation from a medical...

What is the ramification of lying about eviction history on a rental application?

I have filed for eviction proceedings in the past based on a fraudulent application, but the leases did contain provision that allowed for an...

What can I do if my landlord doesn't make MUCH needed repairs?

an additional remedy is the repair and deduct. This is applicable only if the repairs do not exceed one (1) months rent, then upon the landlord's...

Can my landlord legally file an Order for Possession if we have a signed rent agreement?

I call these type of agreements a forebearance agreement. I would immediately provide proof of this to the MDJ who issue the order of possession,...

Rent Late Fees?

The law requires that late fees not be punitive, but reflective of the costs incurred by the landlord. The Magistrates for PA typically allow a...

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We received a lease in Aug raising our rent from $500 to $550. We never signed that lease. Then in Sept we received another

If you executed and the landlord executed the new lease, then there is a valid contract and the 2nd renewal lease could not be forced upon you.

In Pennsylvania, if a home is sold for back taxes at an auction, does the buyer own the personal property inside the home?

A purchaser of real property at tax sale, does not automatically get possession of the property, and very well may need to file a lawsuit called...

Will someone take this case

If there are criminal proceedings against the Nanny you should be able to get restitution for the actual theft amounts. The position with care.com...

My son went to the magistrate for a hearing on burglary and theft and 1 oth and tI thought that had to go through the Magistrate

This is a little bit difficult to answer as the details are vague. However at the MDJ many times there are charges that are added or withdrawn. ...