Co-Authored By: Bradley S. Dornish, Esq. and Nathan Morgan Part 1: Meeting and Voting The coronavirus pandemic altered every aspect of life within every facet of society. The operations of Pennsylvania’s Condominiums, Planned Communities, and Cooperatives,...
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3 basic things that adults should remember about estate plans
Estate planning is an important process for any adult. People all too often let themselves focus on minutiae that deter them from creating an estate plan. For example, they may read about the value of having a trust and then end up getting confused when they look at...
Commonwealth Court Rules In City Of Pittsburgh Landlords Favor
On March 17, 2023 Commonwealth Court entered an Order as to the validity of the City of Pittsburgh’s Rental Ordinance. Among part of the requirements under the Ordinance, Landlords would have been required to obtain a permit from the City designating a “responsible...
3 risks that come from cash real estate purchases
Most people buying real estate to live in or for investment will use a mortgage to complete their purchase. However, some people buying a home or investment property will have the resources to make a cash offer based on the equity they have in their current home or...
3 of the common reasons why HOAs are sued
People intentionally choose to live in communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs). They may want the security that comes from knowing people can't remodel their homes in crazy ways or from strict local noise and property use ordinances. Most people who...
What can contractors do when clients don’t pay for a project?
Working in construction often means investing in quotes and estimates that don't result in projects. You may even make bids that require large-scale presentations. By the time someone decides to hire you, you have probably invested many hours into considering and...
How an attorney can help with HOA matters
Serving on the board of your homeowner's association (HOA) is an honor. It means that members of your community trusted you enough to elect you. It also means that you have a responsibility to your neighbors and the community as a whole. Not only do you need to make...
Do you really need a will in Pennsylvania?
Estate planning requires a thorough review of your personal resources and debts. You need to put together legal documents that discuss what will happen to your property when you die and who will support your vulnerable family members, like your children. Many people...
3 things to expect at a remote house closing
If you’re in the process of buying a home but are not located within the state, one option may be to go through a remote home closing. A remote closing doesn’t require you to be physically present, but you can still be there virtually to ask questions and get answers....
Getting to the closing table when building custom homes
Although many people buy used homes, the demand for new homes is also consistently high. In recent years, there has been a noteworthy gap between the number of new houses coming on the market and the number of people hoping to purchase a home. A lack of adequate...