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Is it possible for me to get a default judgment against me vacated at Common Please court in Norristown, PA?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
It is possible to get it opened. The rule is that if you file to open within 10 days of the judgement it is relatively easy to succeed. If it is...
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What do I need to do to rent my house out in the city of Philadelphia?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
If you are only receiving cash then the IRS will not be able to assess any taxes. However I do not recommend this practice. If for no other reason...
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Is it legal to not control my own heat?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
A Landlord is required to provide you heat to the extent that it keeps the property habitable. Certainly at 44° you should be receiving heat. I...
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Who is responsible for mold restoration bill?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
I think the answer depends on 2 issues. Who installed the dryer? And does a dryer not vented properly actually cause mold? I am not sure one causes...
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How do I determine my portion of shared utility
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Answered on October 19, 2016
Your water bill is obviously excessive. Even if it was not, your landlord is acting inappropriately by trying to charge you a water bill for two...
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How long can a landlord wait to file a civil complaint? & verbal agreements ?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
The statute of limitations for a landlord-tenant matter is four years. Unfortunately you are within that time limit.
You may nevertheless still...
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Probation for DUI
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Answered on October 19, 2016
For a first offense DUI, you would only be looking at a 48 hour sentence. Usually home confinement is not utilized for such a short sentence. If...
Does a DUI show up on my record after 10 years?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
A DUI is subject to Expungement only if it was resolved through a first offenders program, such as ARD. If you merely entered a guilty plea there...
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Can Landlord enter house with no notice for a running toilet? Does this void the lease if she entered with no notice?
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Answered on October 18, 2016
A landlord does have to give "reasonable" notice, depending on the circumstances. If the septic tank was deed overflowing, it would be a situation...
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I am a tenant in pa. I owe a 45 day notice to move out. If I want my move out date to be October 13 when do I give notice.
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Answered on October 18, 2016
In order to answer your question it would depend on the term of your lease. Is it month to month or a year or some other term? Assuming it is month...