Real Estate Disputes

Whether you have been in your home for years or just moved into a new place, you have every right to enjoy your property.  Very few people live in completely isolated areas with no neighbors.  This means that you’re going to have to share a part of the road or avenue...

Construction defects can lead to significant issues with your building.  If a construction team does something wrong or uses poor materials, a defect could happen.  Alternatively, poor designs or other deficiencies could lead to defects that leave your property...

You’ve been living happily on your property for some time now.  Your neighbors are cordial, and you’ve even managed to make some friends in the area.  Hopefully, this continues to be the case for years to come. Unfortunately, there are some issues that can make it...

When the government needs to use property for a public work, such as the construction of a highway or a railway system, they can take that property through eminent domain.  They do have to give the property owner fair market value for the property, but this can still...

Sometimes, the process of building a home sounds appealing but does not end up being as straightforward as you expected.  There are many upfront costs and expenses that accrue over the course of the construction, and there may be issues with construction that result...

There are few bigger decisions or significant purchases than buying your next home.  This can be an exciting time, but it is also a time to exercise caution.  The legal process of buying a home can take time and as with any purchase, it does not come without risks. ...

Most real estate transactions don't involve the courts.  Pennsylvania property owners sell, buy and refinance their properties while working with real estate professionals rather than legal professionals much of the time. However, some people do need legal help when...

Finding the right house is only one part of the home-buying process.  After you locate a property that suits your needs, then you have to make a competitive bid so that the seller agrees to let you buy their home. It takes a lot to make your offer stand out when the...

The majority of people have a perfectly cordial relationship with their neighbors, which may even amount to friendships at times. Unfortunately, this is not the case in every situation. Neighbors can get into heated disputes, often of a legal nature.  Boundary...

Imagine going away for a few weeks on vacation. You knew before you left that your neighbor planned to build a new deck on the side of their house, and it looked like it was mapped out to be on their property. When you came home, you saw that the deck was much larger...