You screen your tenants carefully, but what happens when one of their guests causes trouble and someone gets hurt? In many cases, the law holds the landlord responsible. Your responsibilities often extend beyond the person who signed the lease. If a tenant’s guest...
You don’t have a lease, and you don’t even know who this person is. But somehow, they are living on your property, and now you are the one stuck figuring out how to get them out. If you are a property owner dealing with a squatter in Pennsylvania, the lack of a lease...
The path to homeownership is frequently not a straight line. Instead, it may take sharp curves in response to unexpected life changes. People who suddenly lose their jobs may need to wait a year or two before they can qualify for a mortgage again. Divorce or the death...
Whether you're buying or selling property in Pennsylvania, understanding the state's real estate disclosure requirements is important. These laws exist to ensure that buyers are made aware of known material defects in a property before completing a transaction....
Landlords in Pennsylvania provide access to commercial or residential living space in return for a monthly fee. Tenants who meet income and background check requirements can occupy a property for as long as the lease lasts and they remain compliant with their...
As a prospective buyer in Pennsylvania's commercial real estate market, you are about to embark on an exciting and potentially rewarding journey. However, before finalizing any purchase agreements, it is crucial to understand the significance of due diligence. A...
The tenants occupying a residential property represent a stream of income for their landlord. They also represent a source of risk. Tenants can damage a property or put a landlord's ownership interest at risk through illegal activity. They can also become a nuisance...
Sellers listing real property for sale in Pennsylvania typically fall into one of two categories. Many people put a lot of effort into improving and staging their real property and timing when they list it in order to optimize the return on the transaction. The goal...
There tends to be a lot of tension in the relationship between landlords and tenants. Even when they maintain an amicable dynamic, both parties usually have different priorities. Landlords want to keep their costs as low as possible while generating as much revenue as...
Owning real property comes with several responsibilities. Property owners must physically maintain their property and any improvements erected on that property to ensure visitor safety. They typically also need to carry insurance to limit their liability and risk in...