Questions answered by James S. Tupitza

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Can my opponents get an injunction against me entering buildings that are located on my own property?

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

I guess this is the other half of your question. Let me start this half of your answer by telling you that this needs the attention of a lawyer...

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Who is legally responsible for the payment of utilities?

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

You question falls back to: what was your lease agreement. Absent anything in writing, my guess is that a court would say you had a year to year...

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I am a landlord with a very bad tenant who wants to make me lose as much money as possible.

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Ed Sweeney has it right on. Go to Court at 8:30 tomorrow, as soon as it opens and start the process.

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I have a judgement that grants me possession of a mobile home lot, am i able to terminate the water to said lot after a 30 days?

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

If you turn off the water before they leave, you will be snatching defeat directly from the hands of victory. You are not allowed to use self help...

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I do have another question. I am behind (20 days) on my first mortgage and I am getting many calls from them.

James's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Attorney Rubin is correct. You may want to apply for a mortgage modification if you have equity in the house.

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Do I split security deposit with the person I moved in with if I paid it in full?

James's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

I think it is all yours. The problem is that he will not sign the check. Consider taking this to small claims court. If he did not put up any of...

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What is the number of lawful days in phila pa a church/landlord can serve notice to a tenant/rentor for notice of eviction .?

James's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

The answer is in section 250.501 of the LLT law: (b) Except as provided for in subsection (c), in case of the expiration of a term or of a...

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What constitutes an easement?

James's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

First, you are not talking about an easement. I have posted several legal guides (find one at http://tupitzalaw.com/adverse-possession/ ) on the...

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Do I have to pay overage for a water bill living in a duplex if my lease does not state that I have to pay overage?

James's answer | Answered on January 17, 2014

If it is not in your lease, you should not have to pay. As you might imagine, if you left the sink running and went to Florida for a month, this...

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If an oil company misses 7 payments of royaties checks does that break a lease?

James's answer | Answered on January 16, 2014

Attorney Bonica is correct as to PA law. Let me add one more thing. PA judges do not reward parties who ambush their opponents, As a result,...

James S. Tupitza's Answers (2757)

Can my opponents get an injunction against me entering buildings that are located on my own property?

Who is legally responsible for the payment of utilities?

I am a landlord with a very bad tenant who wants to make me lose as much money as possible.

I have a judgement that grants me possession of a mobile home lot, am i able to terminate the water to said lot after a 30 days?

I do have another question. I am behind (20 days) on my first mortgage and I am getting many calls from them.

Do I split security deposit with the person I moved in with if I paid it in full?

What is the number of lawful days in phila pa a church/landlord can serve notice to a tenant/rentor for notice of eviction .?

What constitutes an easement?

Do I have to pay overage for a water bill living in a duplex if my lease does not state that I have to pay overage?

If an oil company misses 7 payments of royaties checks does that break a lease?