What consistutes "living" in a home (for the purpose of home repair loans)?

Generally speaking, living in a house means you sleep there, bath there, eat some meals there, register to vote for the property, and have the...

Question regarding a real estate problem. I have an issue with a neighboring property shared common/party wall.

The City of Philadelphia has a party wall Ordinance that addresses all your question. Start by calling you City Councilperson to get a copy. ...

I have a question regarding a Short Sale purchase and possible Extortion

I agree with the other attorneys. You are being asked to become a co-conspirator in a federal crime. You've heard people say "don't make a...

Can a landlord change the locks when rent is only 10 days late if he says tenant abandoned the unit?

If it reasonably appears that you abandoned, the LL can change the locks, but if you return and say you did not abandon, they have to give you a...

Can I sell my one-third share of a lot? If so, can I do it without approval of my siblings who co-own this lot?

You are in the one and only state where the concepts of English common law apply. The French are great at cooking, wine and surrender, but...

Can we hold the final payment of a remodeling project because we are not satisfied with the work?

I have defended many suits on behalf of builders. Here is the mistake most homeowners make that lets me win at trial: Most homeowners do not have...

Can I sue my mortgage broker for failing to obtain my MCC because she failed to send the final closing package to the state?

Let me rephrase your question: "I entered into a contract with a mortgage broker to provide me with a mortgage with a MCC. The Broker told me it...

Advise on a claim by our condo neighbor that we should pay for damages to their condo due to water damage from our condo?

First of all, in insurance police lingo, it is a "sudden occurrence," also known as a covered event. If your neighbor goes after you in small...

Most state have an implied warranty of habitability in residential leases. In general a tenant my consider themselves evicted and released the...

I purchased a home from a foreclosure auction in November. The previous owner just recorded a mechanics lien on the property.

You will have to file an objection to the claim. I do not know of one state that allows an owner to file a mechanic's lien claim. Also, in (I...