Is there a duty to disclose from our realtor?

This is a really good question. It is also very complex. Let me start with the liability of the seller> The seller will say that the contract...

Do I need a lawyer for a property assessment appeal in PA

Let me tell you what I do. The first thing I do is get all the documents together so that I can spend less than 2 minutes in the hearing. If...

Is there any way to obtain a thorough title search on a potential upset sale purchase without knowing the current owners' SSN?

You are able to search most of the potential liens in the office of the Recorder of Deeds and the office of the Prothonotary. The is one major...

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Attorney Schwager is absolutely correct. The proper deed is a warranty deed with executor's covenant. Let me explain why this is true. A quit...

Friend of mind is unable to keep up his second home its run down he is willing to sell it to me for 1 dollar is that legal

You will have to pay transfer tax based on the assessed value times the county common level ratio (find by going to ...

My ex girlfriend and i purchased a house together. we are no longer together (2 years). i want to put the house in her name.

If you transfer the house to her and she does not pay, it will be your credit that gets hammered. Treat her like a soon to be ex wife. Get a good...

Who can visit? 5 siblings now own mothers home in a vacation like setting.

This is a very common problem. It often occurs with vacation properties. You and your 4 siblings should look at this issue as an early cancer that...

Uncle gave non paying tenant (rents a room on a month to month oral lease) and eviction notice 45 days ago and she hasnt left.

Tell your uncle to start the action. Once it is started, you can substitute yourself in as a party. Ideally don't buy until the tenant is evicted.

Long story short, our neighbors intentionally removed their side of a garage retaining wall in an attempt to replace it.

I guess this question is from the Department of Redundancy Department. I answered the other versionof your question.

Long story short, our neighbors intentionally removed their side of a garage retaining wall in an attempt to replace it.

Long answer short. If the wall is on the property line it is covered by the Allegheny County party wall ordinance. Each side is responsible for...