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For a commercial real estate lease; if a tenant defaults in paying rent, can you change the locks immediately?
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Answered on September 10, 2016
In Pennsylvania "self help" is discouraged. It can often lead to a counterclaim being filed against you if the tenant is unable to access their...
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How can I get my leasing office to remove the name from a shared lease that I have a PFA against and is ordered to by court
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Answered on September 10, 2016
Unfortunately the order you have is not enforceable against the landlord. While the order will certainly prevent your ex-boyfriend from living...
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I was wondering if i can take trash removal fees out of rent.
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Answered on September 10, 2016
I would suggest two possibilities.
First contact the Township and see if they have a code enforcement officer. If they do, ask that they come out...
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What should I do? No C/O and landlord recently deceased
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Answered on September 10, 2016
You most likely cannot get money back since you have benefited from the use of the apartment. As to the new Landlord, ask for documentation that he...
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Why am I receiving a judgement letter after I paid back rent and legal fees before court
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Answered on September 09, 2016
If legal action was started, and never called off, there is usually a "default hearing". It sounds like the landlord forgot to tell the court that...
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Can i be evicted from an apartment that i do not have a lease for and have been living in rent free for over 4 years?
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Answered on September 09, 2016
If you are merely staying as a guest, not contributing to rent at all, you are not a tenant. You can therefore be removed at any time without...
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How can I appeal a guilty plea for my first DUI when my lawyer did not make me aware of all the repercussions of signing?
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Answered on September 09, 2016
You can file a PCRA (post conviction relief tact) petition. This is basically saying that your attorney was ineffective. There are time limits so...
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What is the average monthly interest rate for security held in Philadelphia, PA by the landlord
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Answered on September 09, 2016
The rate is merely whatever the market rate is/was during the period of the escrow. Check with your local bank.
Good luck
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Are we able to demand our landlord supply funds due to damage?
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Answered on September 09, 2016
I first need to know if you told the Landlord about the problem and gave him adequate time to repair the problem, Assuming you did, there is no...
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What do I do about a landlord making false claims to keep security deposit?
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Answered on September 09, 2016
First did the Landlord give you a written explanation of the damages he is claiming. If he did not do this in writing, within 30 days of you...