A quiet title action is a legal proceeding used in Pennsylvania to determine who has ownership of real estate. This procedure can be used to address a dispute over who owned property or can be used to fix a technical error related to property ownership. Why file a...
Real Estate
Settling property boundary disputes
When you buy a home in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, you will also have access to a certain amount of land that surrounds it. Generally speaking, you can do whatever you want with trees, a shed or anything else that sits on that land. However, it may be necessary to move...
Security deposit laws in Pennsylvania
Security deposits are a legally challenging area of landlord-tenant relations in Pennsylvania. They can sometimes be as high as ten thousand dollars. The money is technically owned by one party but can be used by another party depending on the terms of the contract....
Benefits of hiring a real estate attorney
Having a real estate attorney by your side when getting into real estate can be a huge help. If you are planning to buy or to sell property in Pennsylvania anytime soon, here are some reasons why you should consider working with a real estate attorney. Experience A...
Seller disclosures could make or break a real estate deal
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting but complex process. You may have thought the most difficult part would be finding a location you felt you could call home, but even after you find the right place, there is a still a lot on the line. Unfortunately, real...
3 common mistakes when buying a first house
Dealing with the bank, how much you should save for a down payment and looking for the right home can leave your head spinning if the process is brand new to you. There is so much information out there that it’s hard to know what to follow. Buying a home is, arguably,...