Can a builder legally drill on my property before going to settlement without approval from owner

If you are the owner and you have not given permission, by word or written contract, a builder cannot do anything on your property. DISCLAIMER ...

My father-in-law wants to sell me his house for $1

The inheritance tax is 4.5%. If you have received the property within one year of death, you pay the tax. It also depends on what the value of...

Are auto-renewed rental property leases enforceable?

In most states there is no need for notice of renewal and these terms are enforceable. Here is a quick tip. If the lease renews month to month,...

What do I do with mail not addressed to me?

Give it back to the post office. You can mark it "NOT AT THIS ADDRESS" and put in any mail box. DISCLAIMER: The response given is not...

Is my landlord responsible for responsible for personal items ruined by leaking roof?

Generally the LL is not responsible for these items unless the LL has repeated failed to make repairs. You should have a tenant's policy. If you...

I need to know if squatters rights apply in this situation

IF you were to move in you would run the risk of being arrested as a trespasser. There is no such thing as "Squatter's Rights." We do have...

What can i do

Unfortunately the Tax Claim Bureau normally will not allow an installment payment on commercial property. I'd go in and ask them anyway. Then,...

My tenants changed the locks without permission, can I get a locksmith and change them again to gain access

It is your property. Change the locks, hand her a set of keys and the bill for the locksmith. DISCLAIMER: The response given is not intended...

I leased a townhouse but current tenants won't leave. What can I do?

I had this issue several years ago. My client was coming into PHL to attend med school and had nowhere to live. We put the LL on notice that my...

Bankruptcy should ALWAYS be a last ditch option when you want to protect a significant asset or when you are overwhelmed with a mountain of debt. ...