I had a bill from a hosptial. They were paid but i received a letter from a lawyer looking for payment.

Based on your e-mail, I think that there has already been a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Credit...

Foreclosed in Oklahoma, now I live in Pennsylvania. What laws apply when dealing with debt collectors seeking remaining amount.

It sounds like you are being asked to pay what is generally referred to as a "deficiency" -- the difference between the sale price of your house...

Is an attorneys fee provision that sets fees at 20% of damage enforceable?

Generally speaking, a litigant is entitled to sue for a reasonable attorneys' fee in a collection action, where the parties' agreement or a...

Purchased home 4/ 2010 that was occupied with tennets who had not signed a new lease. Last signed lease was 2007.

I would recommend filing an eviction complaint in the Philadelphia Municipal Court. Otherwise, it is unlikely that the tenants will move out...

In PA, can my wife's checking account be levied if I deposit funds in it?

If the original judgment is against your wife and you, then the account can be levied and "frozen," irrespective of how the funds are deposited. ...

Do not rely on what your landlord told you -- call the Landlord/Tenant Officer, Robert H. Messerman at (215) 563-2133 and find out if the eviction...

Can I file a restraining order against my step-father for walking in my house uninvited?

Yes. In Philadelphia, you can file a temporary restraining order against your step-father at the Municipal Court building, located at 34 S. 11th...

You will certainly need the services of a real estate attorney, who has experience in condominium law. Such services may be costly, but well worth...

Can a landlord refuse to accept keys before lease ends?

The short answer is -- yes. Your lease agreement covers a certain period of time and you are obligated to comply with the language of the...

Is there a maximum fee a landlord can charge for a credit/background check?

There is no law that prohibits a landlord from charging prospective tenants for credit/background checks or limits the amount that can be charged. ...