In recent years, there has been a growing concern regarding legal protections for property owners against squatters. “Squatters” are defined as individuals who occupy a living space without the owner’s approval. Pennsylvania law allows squatters to obtain the...
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PA General Assembly: Act 52 of 2024 – Wholesale Real Estate Transaction Transparency and Protection
Written by Bradley S. Dornish, Esq. with Olivia Mark and Nathan Morgan Wholesaling is a common type of real estate transaction that occurs in many states, but Pennsylvania’s Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) (63 P.S. § 455.101 et seq) has generally...
Update to: Recent Developments Regarding Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals
Written by Bradley S. Dornish, Esq. with Olivia Mark Allegheny County Council enacted an ordinance making the deadline for filing an Allegheny County property tax appeals sooner. The prior appeals deadline was March 31 of the tax year being appealed. The deadline has...
3 things HOAs need to know about drafting and amending bylaws
Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the value and quality of life within residential communities. One of the essential tasks for an HOA is drafting bylaws that govern the community's operations. This process...
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Explained
On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act). The main purpose of the CTA is to prevent United States’ business entities from committing monetary crimes such as money laundering, which is the transfer of...
Business owners need a succession plan, not just an estate plan
Some people start a professional career that is benefitted by starting a business. Starting a small professional practice, becoming a local service provider or even opening a retail business can be ways for an entrepreneur to be their own boss. There are also...
Remember these 2 things if buying real estate as an investment
If you are about to purchase your first piece of property for investment rather than to live in, it is crucial to make a mind switch. Entering negotiations with the same attitude you had to purchase the family home could leave you wishing you had invested...
What happens during the probate process in Pennsylvania?
The probate process occurs when the courts need to oversee the administration of someone's estate. The requirements for probate are somewhat different in Pennsylvania when compared with much of the rest of the country. In many states, probate oversight is...
Why buyers may sue if sellers don’t disclose property defects
Co-Authored By: Bradley S. Dornish, Esq. and Nathan Morgan Purchasing a home is a very involved process. It can take weeks of research to find the right property, and buyers may have to compete with many other parties interested in the same home. Typically, buyers...
Amending Title 68: Changing the Definition of “In-Person” Meetings and the Nature of Voting for Pennsylvania’s Homeowners’ Associations, Among Other Crucial Changes: Part 2- Other Key Aspects
Part 2: Other Key Aspects A few other notable changes have been made to Title 68 for CICs, including updated language on the removal of executive board members, procedures to amend bylaws, and quorum guidance. § 3303, § 4303, and § 5303: Executive Board Members...