As an experienced Media Landlord Attorney I am often asked how long it will take to evict a tenant. The amount of time that it takes to evict a tenant really does depend on the circumstances of each case. However, in a case without complications, you can expect to have possession of your property within […]
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As an experienced Media Landlord Tenant Attorney I am constantly asked what to do when a tenant breaks the lease. It’s important to know that if your tenant breaches the lease you should be pursuing every opportunity to get that tenant out of the unit with all due haste. The issue that usually arises is […]
As an experienced Media Eviction Attorney I am often asked which court handles landlord and tenant issues. In Pennsylvania, a landlord’s action to collect rent or regain possession of the premises has to be brought in the Magisterial District Court of whatever area the unit or your building is in. The Magisterial District Court is […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: Is it a legal eviction if it’s not notarized? Answer: If you are referring to a Notice of Termination the answer is, “Yes.” Notices are valid and enforceable without having to be notarized. However, there are other requirements that a […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: I am being sued by my landlord for unpaid rent. Can I use my security deposit towards the judgment if the property doesn’t have damages? Answer: As an experienced Media Landlord Tenant Attorney, I often speak to clients in regards to this […]
This legal question was provided by Avvo.com. You can view the original question here. Question: I am renting a house and I have a 1-year lease. I have been there only 3 months and my landlord put the house up for sale. If the house sells before my leases ends, can I stay for the duration of […]
I am often asked as an experienced Philadelphia Landlord Tenant Attorney, if you need to have a written lease, or if a verbal lease agreement is fine. As a landlord you should always have a written lease. This will set forth the rights and responsibilities of you as the landlord and the tenant as the […]