Questions answered by Leslie A. Margolies

Archived

In Norristown do you need 2 railings when selling a home? going into and exiting the home?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 02, 2017

Are you sure it was borough inspector and not mortgage appraiser? Railings are often a requirement for FHA loans. Either way, both Use and...

Archived

Is prepaid rent treated as a security deposit when required by landlord to move in and if so is it subject to the 3 month rule?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 01, 2017

You are entitled to double the security deposit if you provided the landlord your forwarding address and he/she did not send a security deposit...

Archived

How how do I go about taking my landlord to court?

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 29, 2017

You most definitely have a claim against the landlord for personal injury which should be covered through his insurance carrier. And the repairs...

Archived

I live in PA. My landlord states I broke lease because I didn't vacuum and the stove was a little dirty. What can i do?

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 29, 2017

You haven't stated what kind of lease you have...written or verbal....week to week, month to month...or a term lease such as a 6 month term or a 1...

Archived

How would we file our taxes?

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 29, 2017

First make sure you are permitted to even rent out the guest house in your township. It may not be zoned for rental and you may have to obtain a...

Archived

When can a landlord not refund a security deposit in Pennsylvania?

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 28, 2017

Whether a tenant from hell or not, the security deposit is to cover damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear caused by the tenant....It...

Archived

What can i do?

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 28, 2017

It sounds like you assumed that you had the right to terminate the lease early. An attorney would have to read your particular lease to know for...

Archived

How would I go about suing someone from a different state?

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 28, 2017

Sounds like a scam. You cannot sue someone unless you know their real address so they can be served with a copy of the complaint.

Archived

I was served with a recovery of real property hearing notice and I was never given a notice to quit.

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 27, 2017

You may be able to use the lack of notice to argue for more time before lock out. You should consult with a landlord tenant in your area for other...

Archived

How can president of HOA be forced to resign? After suspicion of fraud

Leslie's answer | Answered on November 27, 2017

Read the current bylaws regarding the terms for board members and the procedure for elections. Depending upon how much evidence you have you may...

Leslie A. Margolies's Answers (2647)

In Norristown do you need 2 railings when selling a home? going into and exiting the home?

Is prepaid rent treated as a security deposit when required by landlord to move in and if so is it subject to the 3 month rule?

How how do I go about taking my landlord to court?

I live in PA. My landlord states I broke lease because I didn't vacuum and the stove was a little dirty. What can i do?

How would we file our taxes?

When can a landlord not refund a security deposit in Pennsylvania?

What can i do?

How would I go about suing someone from a different state?

I was served with a recovery of real property hearing notice and I was never given a notice to quit.

How can president of HOA be forced to resign? After suspicion of fraud