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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Banking and Business Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Which box to check on the “Pennsylvania Department of State bureau of corporations and charitable organizations” form?

For amendment, withdrawal, cancellation boxes

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Aug 2, 2020

There are dozens of forms on that website and each one has detailed instructions. Without knowing what form you are referring to or what the purpose is of the form, it’s not possible to say which box should be checked.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: I pay my landlord to do the yardwork. Should he be trimming the flower bed that is partially blocking the stairs?
Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Jun 27, 2020

I assume you have contacted your landlord in writing or email asking him to trim the flower bed and he refused.

Whether the agreement with your landlord requires him to trim the flower bed depends on what the agreement states (if in writing) or what the terms you and he discussed and...
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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Private Sale Vacant Lot

I’m buying a vacant land from a close family friend. This is a cash deal. Can we just do a sale agreement and deed On our own and have our signatures notarized? I plan to Do a title search on my own and then file the paperwork with the county. I don’t see why I need to pay all this money for... View More

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Nellie T Schulz
answered on Jun 26, 2020

You ask whether you ”can” purchase your f

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2 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have several questions about a land dispute and trespassing so I will do my best to be as clear as I can.

I have about 80 acres of land with a 2 acre pond in Mercer County PA. We own approx. 75% of the pond and the neighbor owns the other 25%. We have never had any trouble with that land owner.

However, he recently sold his land and the 25% of the lake to someone else and it has been trouble... View More

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on May 22, 2020

Your question gives no explanation of a number of facts which may prove decisive. A few of the facts needed: how the 75/25 split in ownership of the pond was initially created and when; whether the pond is man-made or of natural origin; how it is fed, such as by run-off, stream, an underground... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: My landlord was advised they can not kick us out so they have flooded the apartment with raw sewage to force us out

The landlord has backed up 3inches of raw sewage into the apartment making it uninhabitable because they were told they can not evict us and need a court order what can we do?

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on May 5, 2020

First, you should move out to protect your health. But immediately contact your local housing and health officials to (politely) demand an inspection of the property, because the sewage is an immediate danger to public health, and issue a report. Their report most likely will declare the property... View More

Q: The brief summary of my issue and the related question is contained herein.

I am in the process of establishing a partnership with another company. A new company was to be formed in which the two services (software) would be combined to create one company/service. The other party signed an NDA, I then sent a proposal suggesting the merger or creation of a new company. I... View More

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on May 2, 2020

I agree with Mr. Flynn. Your situation is too important and complicated to use a Q&A website forum for legal advice. I, too, urge you to hire your own business attorney before you enter into any further discussions with the other company, and before become obligated to pay them for any... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hi I'm John and will soon be attending Johnson and Whales. I was wondering if it's legal to live in a self storage area.
Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Mar 31, 2020

Not if the area is zoned for residential and not if the storage facility does not comply with the local building code for habitable improvements (evidenced by the issuance to the Owner if a Certificate of Occupancy) and not if the Owner (who is required under most township laws to obtain a... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: What happens once the funds in an estate are not enough to cover the inheritance tax on the realestate?

The house is co-owned by his girlfriend of 20 years and she was named the owner in the will and on the deed. I did not inherit the realestate. I am his son and the executor of his estate. I keep getting conflicting information on what is supposed to happen and I'm getting very confused.... View More

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Mar 29, 2020

If you have not done so yet, you need suggest your first step would be to read a copy of the deed. The deed will say whether your son and his girlfriend owned the property as “tenants in common” or as “joint tenants with rights of survive

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: my lease says the landlord can do a non-renewal of lease 60 days before. Some lawyer sent me the non-renewal of lease

is that allowed? and if that is the case shouldnt the letter say the lawyer is representing the landlord?

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Feb 4, 2020

Technically, you may have an argument. There does exist a case concerning a long-term commercial lease with a similar provision which held that a letter declaring a non-monetary default sent by an unknown lawyer was not effective because the unknown person didn’t identify himself as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Energy, Oil and Gas and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Suspect gas lines aren't setup properly. Overcharged on gas bills.

My gas Bill's tripled dec and Jan. $140 in dec and $193 jan. I live in an efficiency smaller than most hotel rooms. I paid less in 3 bedroom houses monthly in past even in winter. I keep bugging and disputing and landlords avoiding. Bill is due Friday. Can I call gas company out without his... View More

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Feb 3, 2020

I assume that you live in a building which houses more than one tenant; that neither you nor any other tenant has its own gas meter; that you have lived at the building for a long time and that you have a written lease with a term longer than month-to-month; that you have read the lease carefully... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: My friend has been living with her boyfriend for 10 years. She wants to have him leave. His name is not on the mortgage

but his name is on the deed. what should she do so she does not lose her house

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Feb 2, 2020

If the two persons are not married and they are the only ones named as “Grantees” on the deed, then either may attempt to negotiate to buy out the other’s interest in the house, but if they cannot agree on a price or how to divide the proceeds, they may go to court to have the court... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: My landlords just informed me today that my rent will be more than doubling with the renewal lease. what can I do?

They told me it is because my rent was a special rate at the time I signed the lease. However the realtor and the rental company failed to disclose this information before I signed the lease. My rent is now going from 1250 to 2725. Is there anything I can do?

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Jan 3, 2020

Not much you can do, except move out. If the rental market in your area for tenants is not good, you may ask the landlord for a short term renewal for a few months so you have some time to find a new apartment. Make sure it’s a “ renewal” as opposed to an “extension” because a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: If someone dies without a will and owned a house with two of her children will grandchild by a 3d deceased child inherit

House is in Pa. No will can be found. House Owned jointly by deceased and two surviving children. Third child died many years ago, never on the deed. Do the deceased daughter's children inherit anything?

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Dec 12, 2019

There are specific laws in Pennsylvania regarding many less typical circumstances which affect the inheritance of or forfeiture by the deceased’s (called the “decedent”) spouse, stepchildren, adopted children, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles and the children of aunts and uncles and other... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hi how can I find out if my home has a lien on it

I'm trying to refinance my home bcuz of late taxes

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Aug 28, 2019

Your mortgage company will not lend you the purchase price to buy the house unless it obtains an acceptable Mortgagee's Title Insurance Policy. This type of title policy insures the lender of the lien position of the mortgage on the house and will (absent unusual circumstances) require that... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have someone living in my house and they are 2 months behind in rent. If we never wrote a lease what do I do

She refused to leave

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Aug 6, 2019

There is no requirement that oral leases be in writing (except if their term is for more than 3 years and except for lot leases in a manufactured home community). When a tenant fails to pay rent under an oral lease and the landlord wants to have the tenant evicted, the landlord must first provide... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Rights for Pennsylvania on
Q: May,I file for these patents upon expiration?

I know the guy and he could rewrite those identifications to exhibit his knowledge about each of the patents. Also what does the 'grant' detail as a per say award to the person. Plus, would you be clear with returning the answers and does a 'grant' expire and who is eligible to... View More

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Aug 2, 2019

You should redirect your question to Patents.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Environmental for Pennsylvania on
Q: Are there any fines associated with an open or lidless dumpster?
Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Aug 2, 2019

You don't say who issued you a fine, whether a fine was issued or where the dumpster was located. My guess is that if your local township issued the fine, you need to contact them to find out what the rules are regarding lids on dumpsters.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Filled for bankruptcy on April 42019 only to discover recently that the bank took my house at sheriff sale on April 5
Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Aug 2, 2019

Your question should be redirected to the Bankrupty category.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: The deeds and property histories say that i own a house. The improperly placed lot lines say i dont own a house.

My nieghbors lot description has errors in it. These errors caused the surveyors to make inaccurate maps. The private neighborhood association wont let me onto my property to survey it properly. The people living in my house also sent my surveyor hiking. The local police refused to look at my... View More

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Jul 31, 2019

If you are facing a criminal trespass charge, you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately and/or get a court appointed criminal defense attorney. You should change the category of your question to "Criminal Law."

Once the criminal action is taken care of,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: My fathers estate was settled after two years. We subsequently received a bill. Are the heirs liable to pay?

The estate was published in two papers. There is no documentation from the creditor. The cost was apparently a handshake agreement for some landscaping work worth about 15000 dollars

Nellie T Schulz
Nellie T Schulz
answered on Jul 31, 2019

You should change the category of your question to Estate Law and/or Litigation. This is not really a real estate question.

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