Before granting an easement or right-of-way that would allow an oil and gas company to place a pipeline on your property, there are many issues you should consider and have addressed to your satisfaction. For example, you will want to … Read more
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Buying or Selling Property? Successful Like-Kind Exchanges Can Provide Significant Savings
Normally when selling a commercial or investment property, capital gains taxes must be paid on the sale. However, Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides an exception which allows a seller to defer paying tax on the sale proceeds … Read more
Contact Our Attorneys if You Need Assistance in Either Overturning or Defending Tax Sales
If a property’s real estate taxes are not paid, it may be sold by the county at a tax sale. The first time a property with delinquent tax payments is scheduled for tax sale is at the Upset Tax Sale, … Read more
Renters & Property Owners: The CDC has Extended its Eviction Moratorium through June 30, 2021
On March 29, 2021, the U.S. Center for Disease Control once again extended its eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021. The moratorium was set to expire on March 31.
Residential evictions for the nonpayment of rent or holdover of a … Read more
Protect Your Interests: Make Sure a Good Commercial Lease is in Place Before Renting or Leasing
If your business is considering renting a space, or if you are considering leasing property that you own to a business, it is important to have a good commercial lease in place in order to protect your interests. Relying on … Read more
Attention Creditors: If a Debtor Owing You Money Files for Bankruptcy, We’re Here to Protect your Rights.
There is no doubt that the coronavirus has caused severe economic pain and anxiety to both individuals and businesses throughout Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, many financial experts believe that these current economic conditions will cause many businesses to default on their financial … Read more
Attention Renters and Property Owners: The Order Suspending Residential Evictions and Foreclosures has Expired
Pennsylvania’s moratorium on residential evictions and foreclosures for the nonpayment of rent or mortgage payments expired yesterday, August 31, 2020. Accordingly, residential evictions for the nonpayment of rent or holdover of a tenant can commence today, September 1, 2020. Similarly, … Read more
The Executive Order Suspending All Residential Evictions and Foreclosures Has Been Extended Through August 31, 2020
On July 9, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf issued an Executive Order suspending all residential evictions and foreclosures for the nonpayment of rent or mortgage payments through August 31, 2020. This Order extended Governor Wolf’s previous Order concerning the suspension of … Read more
Businesses in Financial Hardship Should Consider Whether or Not to File for Bankruptcy
The economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the financial well-being of many businesses. Although federal and state programs and loans offer some relief, many businesses are finding themselves stretched to their financial breaking point due to … Read more
“Remote Online Notarization” Authorization is Now Temporarily in Effect
The Pennsylvania Legislature recently passed, and Governor Wolf signed, a temporary law allowing for Pennsylvania notaries to notarize documents without the signer being in the physical presence of the notary (as is normally required). This temporary “Remote Online Notarization” authorization … Read more