If you do escrow rent, which is only permitted for an uninhabitable condition, make sure you provide proper notice of the condition to the...

Can I sue our former tenants for making our house a health hazard and potentially condemned?

The short answer is yes. I'm not sure what you mean about back rent since they should have been paying rent anyway unless it was properly escrowed...

This is not a real estate matter. I am changing the practice area to contracts and agreements. There is no law against it. Thrift stores sell...

Can I keep earnest money deposit on failed real estate transaction?

First of all, you never want to allow yourself to be in a dual agency situation again. But usually it is the buyer who is less adequately...

I need o know my rights when it comes to black mold in my rental that was here when I moved in.

You have not provided enough specific information. Did you advise the landlord of the mold in writing? Did you advise him or her that you were...

Were the landlords required to tell me about a structural problem in the apartment?

Unfortunately, when tenants enter into a lease agreement with an owner there is no specific requirement for the owner to tell him all the negative...

Does the sales agreement on a house have to be honored? Must the house be appraised?

A lawyer would have to review the sales agreement and all of the addenda to be certain...but if there was no appraisal contingency then they cannot...

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Can I really be send to collections under these terms?

You need to not only dispute the collection matter but also dispute any damage to your credit report as a result. You would need to read the terms...

Am I able to extend my eviction date, prevent eviction, or be compensated my landlord?

It sounds as if your landlord not only violated the lease but also PA Landlord Tenant Law. I would consult with an attorney immediately and bring...

You need to consult with a real estate attorney and show them the documents so that you will understand how title is held.