Mechanics' liens are powerful tools for those in the construction industry. They allow professionals and companies to perform services without accepting all of the payment for their work up front because they have recourse for getting paid after they do their job....
Quiet title actions and their alternatives: What you should know
Most people have never heard of a quiet title action -- because most people never need to know about them. It can come as a shock, then, to find out that you have a problem with your deed that makes it impossible to refinance, sell or obtain insurance for your new...
How to handle a lien on title that you’ve already paid in full
Liens against your property cause title issues that don't go away until you pay them in full. Some liens or encumbrances are the result of financing decisions. If you take out a loan or mortgage using your home as collateral, the lender will place a lien against the...
Could you have a claim for adverse possession in Pennsylvania?
“Adverse possession” is a phrase used to describe one method of acquiring ownership rights over a piece of property. Sometimes called “squatter’s rights,” adverse possession occurs when someone takes over another person’s property and continues to possess, use and...
How a quiet title action allows you to establish true ownership
If you own Pennsylvania real estate, then you've inevitably heard of something called a quiet title action. What you may not understand about this concept, though, is what this legal process allows you to do, including establishing true ownership of a property. ...
Do you need to file a quiet title action? Your attorney can help
If you have an interest in a property but it is unclear who really holds the title to that property, you may have to consider filing a quiet title action. If there is confusion about who really holds the title, a title insurance company will not issue an insurance...
Four real estate disputes that quiet title actions resolve
Buying and selling real estate is a way that people in Philadelphia can earn a significant amount of money. Real estate investors like investors in finance want to buy low and sell high. This means they find property that may need to be fixed up, but once certain...
What is a quiet title action?
Owning property comes with unexpected challenges. You may have recently bought a home for yourself, and you’re excited about settling in. But what happens if a neighbor tries to claim a part of your land as their own? Filing a quiet title action might be your best...
Negotiating for real property with uncertain ownership
Many people in Pennsylvania think of owning a home as part of the American dream. For those who already own a home, they may wish to own other types of real estate property to provide passive or retirement income. Buyers often become so caught up in the excitement of...
Using quiet titles to resolve boundary disputes
When people in Pennsylvania saw the CNBC headline about Facebook's CEO suing hundreds of Hawaiians to force them off their property, it turned heads. However, a deeper look at the article, which included an amendment with the founder's statements on the matter, may...
