Questions answered by Leslie A. Margolies

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Can the state of PA seize property (real estate) when there is an unpaid lien on the property and the owner is willing to pay?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

You can pay the lien and provude tham with proof of payment. If you hire a lawyer it would get resolved faster. You need to show the court that...

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How can I get myself and my daughter out of a lease we signed in March 2016 for potential housing at an apartment at University?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 22, 2016

You signed a legally enforceable contract whrn the child had not even applied to the college. Chalk it up to a lesson learned. The best you could...

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Can a bank and a realtor demand that I be out of a home in 24 hours, if I was fraudulently rented a house.?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 21, 2016

I agree with Mr. Pavelle although a compromise might be reached easier if you had a lawyer negotiate for you. Despite the lease being fraudulent...

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Can my stepson lock up the garage with all marital property, Harley jeep ect, I'm the excuder of husbands estate no will,

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 21, 2016

There are a lot of unanswered questions so a consultation with a lawyer should be your first step. A consultation with an estate lawyer will help...

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My landlord is renovating the lower apt for almost 4 months. It's so loud and the secondhand smoke gets inside. Is this legal?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 21, 2016

A well worded letter from you and/or your attorney might resolve the problem about the second hand smoke. I would consult with a lawyer and...

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All the sidewalks get clear during the snow season except for the sidewalk coming off the street to the stairs where I live.

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

You should read your lease to verify this is a landlord responsibility ...then send a letter to the landlord by mail advising him or her of the...

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I paid for a certified home inspection, never received the service-researched to find he was a unlicensed home inspector.

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 15, 2016

This is a civil litigation matter and you can take him to small claims court for breach of contract and misrepresentation. I would start with a...

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Must I send a copy of the complaint to the defendant?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 14, 2016

I agree with Attorney Pavelle. The Court of Common Pleas is a whole new ball game and you need to understand all the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil...

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Can I take a property seller to small claims court or arbitration for not completing repairs satisfactorily?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 12, 2016

Yes, it sounds like you have a case although more details are necessary. You could take such a case to Small Claims Court however they only have...

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How long does it take to file a preliminary injection from a judge to stop the evition?

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 12, 2016

I think you mean preliminary injunction but that is not necessarily the next step. You should consult with a real estate lawyer experienced in...

Leslie A. Margolies's Answers (2645)

Can the state of PA seize property (real estate) when there is an unpaid lien on the property and the owner is willing to pay?

How can I get myself and my daughter out of a lease we signed in March 2016 for potential housing at an apartment at University?

Can a bank and a realtor demand that I be out of a home in 24 hours, if I was fraudulently rented a house.?

Can my stepson lock up the garage with all marital property, Harley jeep ect, I'm the excuder of husbands estate no will,

My landlord is renovating the lower apt for almost 4 months. It's so loud and the secondhand smoke gets inside. Is this legal?

All the sidewalks get clear during the snow season except for the sidewalk coming off the street to the stairs where I live.

I paid for a certified home inspection, never received the service-researched to find he was a unlicensed home inspector.

Must I send a copy of the complaint to the defendant?

Can I take a property seller to small claims court or arbitration for not completing repairs satisfactorily?

How long does it take to file a preliminary injection from a judge to stop the evition?