Whether co-owners of real estate are business partners or family members, co-ownership of real estate, whether it is a vacant lot or has a building on it, can be challenging to navigate. If those co-owners cannot agree what to do with that real estate, a partition...
How do you resolve a boundary dispute with your neighbor?
Whether your house sits on a three-acre parcel or a tiny urban lot, every square inch of your land adds to the overall value of your property. You likely invest substantial labor and money into making your property as attractive and enjoyable as possible. From...
Buying a condo? Learn about covenants, conditions and restrictions
You plan to buy a home in a Pennsylvania development that is governed by a homeowner association (HOA). If you’ve never lived in an HOA community, there are some things you need to know. In the United States, about 73.5 million people live in communities that have a...
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...
House stealing in Philadelphia is all too common
You purchase a dilapidated house, plan to renovate it and start gutting the inside. Maybe you are waiting for construction plans to finalize and don't go back for awhile. When you return to keep working on the project, someone else is living in the house, and claims...
Breach and Remedies for Real Estate Contracts
It is common to have a contract when dealing with a large purchase such as a real estate transaction. These purchases involve substantial sums of money and often require certain conditions be met by each of the parties. As such, a contract helps to clearly outline all...
We help lift the burden of title defect litigation
As a recent post on this blog discussed, one of the nightmare scenarios a homeowner or, for that matter, the new owner of a piece of Philadelphia property, can face is the realization that another person or business has a lien or some other valid claim to the property...
Understanding the residential real estate process
When engaged in a residential real estate project, it is important for homeowners to be familiar with their rights and how to protect them. The residential real estate process can be complex and challenging, so having trained guidance throughout it can be helpful. It...
Understanding breach of contract
Contract disputes are a serious concern for many business and real estate transactions. In general, a breach of contract is the failure of one or both parties to a contract to perform promises in the contract. When a breach of contract has been claimed, the court must...
What is an action to quiet title?
The term "title", in reference to real estate, refers to legal ownership of the property and the right to use the property. A defective title can be problematic related to the establishment of ownership. Difficulty establishing ownership can make resale efforts...
