What do I need to do to rent my house out in the city of Philadelphia?

You need a rental license which you can apply for at the City of Philadelphia, Licenses & Inspections Dept. Also, I do not recommend using any...

How long can a landlord wait to file a civil complaint? & verbal agreements ?

You may have an estoppel defense (similar to the theory of double jeopardy) since the case was already tried on the matter of this particular lease...

Who owns a tree that has all its root base on one side of a retaining wall/property line

I agree with Mr. Tupitza and Mr. Kenny. These matters are often solved with a letter from an attorney if you are unable to resolve it on your own,...

What legal expertise do we need?

I agree with both counsel that this is a civil matter for breach of contract. If you had a mortgage (or lien) on a property in addition to the...

Does signing a buyers agency agreement of sale with a real estate agency hold legal ramnifications?

It depends upon what the Buyer Agency Agreement says about the term of your relationship and whether or not the agent was responsible in any way...

Are landlords required to tell other tenants if some units are subsidized housing?

I agree with Mr. Goodman. I would consult with a Landlord Tenant lawyer in your area who may be able to get you out of the lease but not because...

Generally speaking, the look back period is 5 year so you would need to transfer ownership of the property entirely to her 5 years prior to...

How to get the title or deed for the land we live on?

It sounds as if you are only there at the mercy of the property owner.. Without a legal agreement in writing you have no way of enforcing any...

How much does it cost to get advice or have a real estate lawyer explain a letter you've received from another lawyer?

There are also some firms who provide flat fees and some who offer their hourly services based upon a sliding scale (depending on your financial...

My landlord rents out the garage beneath my apartment; however, he did not disclose this to me prior to lease signing.

You should be able to rescind the lease based upon the fact that the premises are uninhabitable and cause a health hazard. But you can't just...