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Hi I live in PA and I’m currently renting. I am in the process of buying a house. The offer has been accepted I just need to get it inspected and sign closing papers. My lease says it ends October 31 and we already paid last months rent when we began the lease.
The house is going to be... View More 
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answered on Oct 28, 2018
Yes unless you work something out with your landlord.
Would rent start at storage date? Or, actual move in date? Thanks
answered on Oct 28, 2018
Under the circumstances, there is no agreement as she left without apparently you or she coming to terms. If you came to terms, it starts when she leaves the items. Assuming her vacation isn't the Endless Summer, have her get the stuff out when she gets back.
She wasn’t to pay rent just utilities. But she left over a month ago and now the electric has been terminated to the property.
answered on Sep 21, 2018
I'm sorry but I don't see a question here. Maybe your best bet is o make an appointment with a family law attorney to discuss your situation.
This house gave my 2 year old lead poisoning and he doesn't want to fix it now he just wants to shut down the house
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answered on Sep 12, 2018
Unfortunately the landlord can do what he wants.
I am sueing my previous landlord for the failure of my security deposit. he did not show up for i had to pay a constable to serve him. constable was unsuccessful in serving him. what is next?
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answered on Aug 31, 2018
Did the appeal period pass? If it did file your judgment in the court of common please in your county. The execute on the judgment. Serve everything by regular mail and certified.
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answered on Aug 9, 2018
I can review your lease to purchase, my hourly rate is $250 an hour. Please email me the document my email is emt@tarasilaw.com my office phone number is 412-391-7135
I have an active investigation open with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission over an outstanding bill that I am disputing. He got an email stating they are shutting me off and he needs to be there to let them in. #1 Wants to charge me 50 dollars an hour while he waits for PGW. #2 Threatened me with... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If you are on month to month he can terminate with a month's written notice, and doesn't need a reason.
He can't insist on waiting time.
If you have a PUC issue you need to get the PUC's public ombudsman involved in the bill you contest and the shutoff.... View More
I have lived here for 3 years, with my 2 children, both under two. Always pay rent on time and don't cause any trouble. We moved from a one bedroom here, to one of their 2 bedrooms. Landlord never renewed our lease, so we have been here for 2 years without a lease. Today, July 16, he brought... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If you pay rent every two weeks possibly. If you pay rent once a month you a)are good until the end of that month b) need 30 days written notice.
Suggest you speak with someone from legal aid if you can't afford a lawyer.
So a few days ago we tied our dog outside and went in to get the watering can. Within that time(30 secs) our neighbor was outside with our dog saying he got loose and ran up to someone. No one was around to ask what happened(victim or otherwise) 30 mins later cops our at our dog for a report on a... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Check your lease. You haven't said what breed of dog he is. If he is strong enough to pull a stake out of the ground then chances are no court will side with you.
Second, he knocked someone down. That's aggression. You may think it's cute. The fact you wrote the above says... View More
I know he can evict me but he has been threatening to make me hate life, has made sexual advances, I have small children my only concern is that he cannot make me leave immediately I am trying to save up to move I just don't have the money yet and he hasn't served me an actual eviction... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2018
I will take time for the eviction proceedings - so the answer is - he can’t evict you “immediately”
He does pay rent. His old lease with previous landlord is expired.
answered on Jun 24, 2018
He's converted to an at will tenant I believe. Notice period would be the period of the rent--if it's two weeks than 2 weeks notice, to be on the safe side make it 30 days.
See if he'll agree to leave. If he does--or doesn't--put something that is very factual, in... View More
My question is, can I get my rent money back as they can't legally collect the rent with expired business license. I'm thinking about a whole year rent money.
answered on May 4, 2018
Unlikely that you'd get the money back as you lived there. Suggest you contact Legal Services for your county; ask for the landlord tenant unit.
Other charges thrown out from lying witnesses. Charges were harassment,lewd, disorderly conduct. Engage in fighting.
Note: NO FIGHT OCCURED DEFENDANT HOLDING FOOD IN ARM & then both hands in pockets as lying plaintiff made gestures then when asked if he wanted to hit me he ran... View More
answered on May 1, 2018
Normally, for cases in a Court of Common Pleas, you've got 10 days to file a post-sentence motion after the date of sentencing -- and that could include a request for a new trial. If that post-sentence motion is denied, you've got 30 days from the date of denial to file an appeal to the... View More
He's finally taking us to court after only telling us we had to leave. He's reasoning is months ago I was being physical and emotional abuse. My ex has been in jail for almost 7mos. And all of a sudden that's his reason. Is he able to do this? I also have children that attend school
answered on Apr 13, 2018
I do not know the substantive law in your state, by in my state and most places, a month-to-month lease means that the tenant can give sufficient notice and terminate the tenancy and the landlord can do the same. If a tenant wants to prevent a landlord from terminating, then she should sign a... View More
There was one stain on the living room carpet but the landlord is charging me for both living room and bedroom carpet replacement. Full price for the replacement of an old carpet.
The family member has started a job and has not paid me anything to help cover my bills each month. He has caused me so much trouble since with accusations but not threats. He doesn't help me out around the house either when it comes to household chores inside the home. He sees that I have a... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
If it's your house and he's an adult I suggest you can change the locks but rather than do anything drastic, suggest you talk to a counselor about how to do it and what to say and how to say it. It's your house, you control who lives there. (you wouldn't want him paying rent... View More
I recently applied for an apartment and was denied because of this judgement. My last apartment I had slumlord issues and I stopped paying rent and moved out. However I was still being charged rent and now there is a judgement against me. I don’t agree that I should have to pay the full amount... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
The time to contest the issue was when you were sued. Apparently you were, and it sounds like you didn't show up and got a judgment against you. If you didn't know about the case, you need to go to the courthouse or DJ office, look at the filings to see how they claim they served you,... View More
My mother passed away late March 2014. My brother and I survived her and are both on the deed. The house is paid off so there is no mortgage. He is also not paying water and electric most of the time and lets it go unpaid for months. There is also trash piled up and hoarders living there who are... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2018
You should immediately consult with an attorney experienced in estate and real estate law. It's unclear from your question how you and your brother both ended up on the deed and why he seems to have sole possession of the property. Gather up all your paperwork relating to the situation and sit... View More
They said they are going to fight it . Is it possible for them to win? If they don’t leave, what should I do?
My brother owns a trailer and is renting a trailer pad the landlord knows his now ex was living there the landlord took her info but did not put her on the lease and when he got behind on rent his was the only name on the court documents can he evict her
answered on Jan 6, 2018
If the ex is not on the lease or does not pay rent, she can be evicted.
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