September 29, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
Court: Homeowners Association Not Liable for Dog AttackResidents of a planned community are subject to the rules and regulations of a homeowners association which attempts to police the interactions between the residents in the planned community.
By Alan Nochumson and Daniel Levine
6 minute read
October 03, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Broker Not Entitled to Commission in Oral AgreementIn a real estate transaction involving the lease or sale of commercial property, a real estate broker will typically play a significant role in the transaction.
By Alan Nochumson
8 minute read
February 01, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Eastern District Upholds Ordinance Requiring Rental Property InspectionsThe Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizures along with a need for a warrant judicially supported by probable cause.
By Alan Nochumson
7 minute read
March 16, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
Mortgage Lender, Broker Absolved for Loan IrregularitiesNowadays, there is at least one newspaper or television account of how the residential mortgage crisis was caused by the shaky underwriting practices previously employed by our financial institutions.
By Alan Nochumson And R. July Simpson
8 minute read
January 22, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Commonwealth Court Holds Landlord Liable for UtilitiesSeparately metering utilities is an effective way of adding value to both multifamily and commercial properties. However, disputes often arise when properties are not metered properly. The legal implications often lead to landlords becoming responsible for the utilities and ultimately must have the utilities transferred into their name. Landlords must recognize their responsibilities as it pertains to metered utilities and have a good understanding of how properties are metered before acquiring them, confirm that properties already owned are metered correctly and make sure that when separately metering utilities in buildings already owned the work is done properly.
By Alan Nochumson
7 minute read
June 30, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
Landlord May be Responsible for Injuries Sustained on Leased PremisesA landlord is generally not liable for injuries sustained by third parties on his property. The reasoning is simple: Liability is based upon possession and control, not just ownership, of the property.
By Alan Nochumson and Daniel Levine
6 minute read
October 15, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer
Commercial Landlord Allowed to Re-Let Leased PremisesIn the commercial lease context, a landlord in Pennsylvania is not required to find a replacement tenant where the original tenant leaves the leased premises before the lease term expires.
By Alan Nochumson
9 minute read
August 13, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer
Borrower May Be Excused From Returning Loan Proceeds Under TILAMany homeowners borrow money as a second mortgage so as to purchase their house, pay for home improvements, or pay off unrelated personal debt.
By Alan Nochumson
8 minute read
November 22, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Landlord Fails to Properly Terminate Lease, Violating Automatic StayWhen a landlord enters into a lease with a tenant, the lease will generally grant the landlord the power to terminate the lease and evict the tenant from the premises if the rent due under the lease is not paid within the specified time period.
By Alan Nochumson
7 minute read
October 18, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Relaxes Foreclosure StandardsIn a case of first impression, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has issued an opinion that will make it easier for banks to foreclose on delinquent properties.
By Alan Nochumson
5 minute read