Questions answered by James S. Tupitza

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Is it possible in the state of PA to transfer a residential property to a new owner with taxes being owned.

James's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

Attorney Gallo is right, but here is one more issue to consider....... a quit claim deed will not give you insurable title. I mean you will not...

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I was at a foreclosure sheriff's auction. I bid on a property for $300,000 and won. I put in my 10% deposit already. Then later

James's answer | Answered on December 04, 2012

If there was indeed a defect in the sheriff's sale, the title you would acquire might be subject to the rights of the prior owner, or subject to...

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In PA, can a person be added to the deed of a home without being on the mortgage.

James's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

If you transfer title to anyone, while a mortgage remains unsatisfied, the new owners take title subject to the Mortgage. If the lender chooses to...

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I am owed over $4000 in wages and my former employee refuses to pay. What steps and or actions can i take?

James's answer | Answered on November 23, 2012

If the wages were earned in PA, you can sue in PA under a statute (WAGE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION LAW) which permits the court to award a penalty...

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Neighbors tree falls during hurricane sandy taking with it huge root base along my garage trunk of tree was cut during cleanup

James's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

Don't get lost on who is responsible. A tree falling on a building or damaging a building is an insurance issue. Let the insurance company work...

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How can my mom evict her son and his wife in the state of PA when they have been living there rent free for 25 years?

James's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

The question is not how it can be done after 25 years. The question is why did she not do it 24 years 11 months ago? All mom has to do is go to...

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Are there any laws in PA that govern the use or non-use of latrines?

James's answer | Answered on November 17, 2012

Technically the Pa Sewage Facilities Act requires all "sanitary sewage systems" to be approved by either the county health dept of the township. ...

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Title company agrees they are responsible for title elimination error but refuse to do work the letter said they would.

James's answer | Answered on November 17, 2012

It is difficult to understand from your question exactly what is going on. I am assuming however that you are referring to permits that the seller...

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In ohio, 32 y.o. husband dies suddenly, no will, his name only on mortgage.....is wife now responsible for mortgage?

James's answer | Answered on November 17, 2012

If the wife's name is not on the note or the mortgage, she has no obligation to pay. HOWEVER, the bank will not let her live there for free. If...

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I am a tenat and my lanlord told me she forcloseing on the house and i told her i will be moving out.She wants me to pay rent

James's answer | Answered on November 17, 2012

Just because the property is in foreclosure does not mean you do not have to pay rent. The LL has all the same rights to evict you as she had on...

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Is it possible in the state of PA to transfer a residential property to a new owner with taxes being owned.

I was at a foreclosure sheriff's auction. I bid on a property for $300,000 and won. I put in my 10% deposit already. Then later

In PA, can a person be added to the deed of a home without being on the mortgage.

I am owed over $4000 in wages and my former employee refuses to pay. What steps and or actions can i take?

Neighbors tree falls during hurricane sandy taking with it huge root base along my garage trunk of tree was cut during cleanup

How can my mom evict her son and his wife in the state of PA when they have been living there rent free for 25 years?

Are there any laws in PA that govern the use or non-use of latrines?

Title company agrees they are responsible for title elimination error but refuse to do work the letter said they would.

In ohio, 32 y.o. husband dies suddenly, no will, his name only on mortgage.....is wife now responsible for mortgage?

I am a tenat and my lanlord told me she forcloseing on the house and i told her i will be moving out.She wants me to pay rent