It is never pleasant to have a dispute with a neighbor. Sometimes these types of disputes are not because someone does not care, but rather...

Banks have many reasons to continue sheriff's sales. They may be working on a modification with the owner, or a deed in lieu. They may have found...

Is it legal for my landlord to lock us out of our apartment?

It is illegal for a LL to use self help to evict. They must use the courts.

I own a single family home in pennsylvania. I and my wife are unemployed and can't pay the mortgage so we rented the rooms.

Most township zoning ordinances define a family as up to 4 unrelated people. Ask the HOA to show you the definition of family in the Declaration. ...

Can the house we live in be sold to someone else when we have a contract with the owner stating we will attain the deed?

In Pennsylvania you have an installment contract or contract for deed. A contract of this nature can only be cancelled by a foreclosure action. ...

Adult child claims that I owe her 50% of a house I sold over 3 yrs ago, saying that my ex-spouse stipulated this in divorce.

It is a shame any child would make such a claim. If you had actually gotten the support does she think you would have put it in an account for her?

If it is a public road, the tree is in the right of way and must not interfere with traffic. That probably means at least 13 feet.

Absent some other written provision it is a security deposit because it is paid to offset potential damages.

Purchasing a new house, should house be purchased under spouse's name only?

It sounds like the agent is giving legal advice. Both spouses do not need to be in title. You simply need to understand that there is a price for...

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My mortgage is now approx. 3 years past due. Which would be better, foreclosure of deed in lieu?

You can only do a deed in lieu if there are no other liens against the house. The upside is it may not bang your credit score as badly as a...