How many feet does an above ground swimming pool have to be from my neighbors property?

Every municipality in PA is different and has different requirements. A trip through the local Zoning Ordinance should answer your question.

Dear E. Stroudsburg, Please do not think me rude, but if you were my client I would tell you that you need to get married first if you want to...

Does a personal judgment attach to a house if the seller quit-claims it ?

It depends on the age of the judgment, if it is older than 5 years old and has not been revived under the Rules of Procedure, it no longer acts as...

I am splitting up with my boyfriend and I would like to know what step to take for the house we own 50/50?

Dear Philadelphia, I am sorry for your troubles and for the pain this has placed on your daughter. The first step should have been to consult...

What can I do after 14 years of not knowing I had this on record?

I am guessing that the 2nd Mortgagee has not bothered you because your debt to them was discharged in the Bankruptcy. Since the lien remains...

Can a person who has a living will in a property get a mortgage with out the others approval ?

If the co-owner is the only one on the deed, s/he is the only owner as far as the bank is concerned and can obtain a mortgage loan.

I want to add my spouse to the deed on my house. I am the only person on the mortgage. How do I do this?

Dear Langhorne, While it is an easy process, there are some concerns here, such as this transfer will technically (but not practically) trigger...

My husband and I are separated. I'm on the deed to the house. Can I sell the house without him?

Dear Catasauqua, First, are you both on the deed? If so, neither can sell the house without the other (that does not mean one of you cannot...

Can my husbands ex file bankruptcy on our house even if she signed a quit claim deed giving him the house?

If she quit claimed her interests in the house to her ex-husband pursuant to a settlement agreement (and he recorded the quit claim) she has no...

How can I get my name taken off of a mortgage?

Dear Philadelphia, Yours is just another reason I never recommend an unmarried couple buy a house together. If you are on the note, deed and...