• Real Estate

City Must Follow Pa. Tax Lien Act to Hold Sheriff's Sale

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

As the city of Philadelphia continues to generate negative publicity in the media about its inability to collect upon delinquent taxpayers, it only seems to make sense that it will make a concerted effort to improve upon its tax collection efforts.

Landlord Can Collect From Abandoning, New Tenants

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

In these distressed economic times, it is not uncommon for a commercial tenant to discontinue its business operations and relinquish possession of the premises even if there are years left on the lease term.

Philadelphia's New Lead Paint Ordinance Is in Effect

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

In late December, the Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law came into effect for residential landlords owning rental properties located in the city of Philadelphia.

Septic System Disclosure Suit Clears Hurdle in Lawrence Co.

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

A Pennsylvania couple's claim that a realtor negligently misrepresented the condition of the septic system of a house they purchased has survived preliminary objections following a Lawrence County judge's ruling.

Denial of Real Estate Recovery Fund Petition Premature, Court Rules

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Commonwealth Court has ruled that a Philadelphia trial judge prematurely denied a man's petition for payment from the state's Real Estate Recovery Fund.

Pennsylvania Approves Title Insurance Rate Changes

The Legal Intelligencer

Friday, June 29, 2012

For the first time in 10 years, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance has approved an increase in title insurance costs, which will be effective for all closings occurring on or after July 1.

Sheriff's Sale Cannot Be Set Aside for Late Bidder

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The state Superior Court has ruled that a sheriff's sale of real estate cannot be set aside simply because a buyer comes forward after the fact and makes a substantially higher offer.

Superior and Commonwealth Courts Getting Aligned on the UTPCPL

The Legal Intelligencer

Monday, April 9, 2012

Forcing adversaries to prove intent is where adept attorneys can easily earn their keep. Mounting the offensive is never an easy feat, especially when allegations of fraud require such a stringent inquiry into the mental processes of an oftentimes shrewd defendant.

Case on Judgment Liens Instructive on Many Levels

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

In an opinion filed on Feb. 13, the Pennsylvania Superior Court strictly upheld the general commonwealth rule that a purchaser of real property is not bound to look for judgments beyond the local judgment index. The decision is also noteworthy because it is the first appellate decision to apply Rule 3023 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure to determine the priority of liens arising from confession of judgment.

Monroe County Rulings Diverge on Mortgage Assignment

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Over the course of six months, two Monroe County trial judges took divergent paths in separate cases involving allegations of fraudulent mortgage assignments.

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