Questions answered by Leslie A. Margolies

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Should I sell my home for quick cash?

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

Many other factors should be considered such as the condition and marketability of the home. Be very careful when dealing with these home buying...

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Brother full-time care taker of handicap/beginning dementia father only until he passes. Apt. Complex. forcing lease on brother?

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

Your brother should not have to sign a separate lease for himself. However, depending upon the terms f your father's lease, the apartment complex...

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House deed

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

What is critical in this matter (and you did not mention) is whether or not this agreement was in the Marital Settlement Agreement or MSA (also...

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Is the city sewer authority responsible to pay my repair bill for damages in which they caused?

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

Arguably the city is responsible for the damage but you would most likely have to fight to win that claim. I suggest consulting with a real estate...

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Need help in getting my mortgage satisfaction

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

I believe we already answered this question. You need a real estate attorney ASAP. This should not be going to foreclosure. Your previous...

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I was at work and fell at customer site. I tripped and fell on rebarb and 2 inch wide bolts sticking out the ground.

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

I agree with the statements by the other attorneys here. You need to retain a Workers Comp attorney as soon as possible. I would schedule some...

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Former mortgage company refuses to release deed to house after being paid off over 2 years ago.

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

I agree with Mr. Laputka. This is not a complex matter. Sounds like the attorney has dropped the ball.

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I found a building that has been empty for almost 9 years. Unpaid taxes for just as long. Built in 1900's. Abandoned, vacant.

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

Adverse Possession requires that you POSSESS the property for a continuous 21 year period....You cannot just find a property and claim adverse...

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Tenant wants to my house. Would I need a realtor involved?

Leslie's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

I agree with Mr. Carey that you do not need a real estate agent. I am a Realtor as well as a lawyer so I have the same perspective. All you need...

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My new neighbor in PA is encroaching on my property. When I talk to them they stop, then they just go ahead and start all over.

Leslie's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

You need to hire a real estate attorney. We have handled cases like this before and many times we can work out an amicable resolution. ...

Leslie A. Margolies's Answers (2650)

Should I sell my home for quick cash?

Brother full-time care taker of handicap/beginning dementia father only until he passes. Apt. Complex. forcing lease on brother?

House deed

Is the city sewer authority responsible to pay my repair bill for damages in which they caused?

Need help in getting my mortgage satisfaction

I was at work and fell at customer site. I tripped and fell on rebarb and 2 inch wide bolts sticking out the ground.

Former mortgage company refuses to release deed to house after being paid off over 2 years ago.

I found a building that has been empty for almost 9 years. Unpaid taxes for just as long. Built in 1900's. Abandoned, vacant.

Tenant wants to my house. Would I need a realtor involved?

My new neighbor in PA is encroaching on my property. When I talk to them they stop, then they just go ahead and start all over.