This is standard procedure, what you absolutely do not want to do is not answer/not show up at the hearing. As usual, your best bet is to speak...

Ive been served with a civil action hearing notice regarding a past due credit account in 5 days. Is it too late to do anything?

Nope, but I'd get a consultation right away if I were you.

I have an eviction notice to be out by May 23, 2014 (no court date) and just was sent an email to be out by May 15, 2014.

Your landlord will need to file a eviction action with the local magistrate, they cannot simply remove your things or lock you out. If the landlord...

Tenant gone for 3 months and lease is up, what to do?

You have a few options, but would need more details to ensure you collect what is owed without incurring any liability yourself in the process. Did...

Is tenant liable for water damage caused by bursted frozen pipes?

The other answer is right on point. Call an attorney in Pittsburgh to discuss your options.

Deposit and damages in PA

These magisterial courts often hand out wishy-washy judgment, often times with little or no explanation for their ruling. However, read the statute...

We notified the landlord one month ago about a rat problem and nothing was every done.

The other answers are accurate. If you have any issues with the landlord contact a local attorney.

Yes, you have an eviction case on your hands. However, it needn't be a court of common pleas filing. That will take far too long. Call myself or...

What to file after the notice of discovery wasn't answered?

The previous answer is correct. However, it is easy to make mistakes here. I recommend consulting an attorney to move this along for you.

Am i as a tenant responsible for fire damages that occurred in an apartment i was renting even when I was not home when started?

If you don't already have an attorney, you should hire one to discuss all of the particulars and see what sort of defenses you have.