Alan Nochumson

May 24, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

Since the 1990s, the region has received an extreme makeover as planned communities, retail complexes and restaurants have taken root in previously underdeveloped areas of the region.

By Alan Nochumson

7 minute read

October 18, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

A recent decision handed down by the state Superior Court in Mirizio v. Joseph stresses the importance of placing the terms of real estate investments in writing rather than relying on the proverbial handshake.

By By Alan Nochumson

7 minute read

November 22, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

It is not over 'til the fat lady sings. This should be announced at the beginning of every sheriff's sale. Selling a piece of property at a sheriff's sale is the culmination of a long, drawn-out process. Any misstep on the way can cause the sale to be set aside.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

September 27, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

With Election Day fast approaching, political campaigns are increasing their efforts to distribute leaflets to potential voters. Since many people want to avoid spending their time brushing aside aggressive campaign workers, mall owners often restrict pamphleteering activities on mall premises.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

April 25, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

With the residential market continuing its upward trajectory, many individuals are now purchasing diamonds in the rough for investment purposes. These individuals rehab and then quickly flip the property. Some of these rehabbers are better than others. Not surprisingly, some sellers cut some corners in completing the renovation project and fail to disclose problems with the property to an unsuspecting buyer.

By Alan Nochumson

5 minute read

March 28, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

In a warning shot to attorneys who represent judgment creditors in Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Grillo v. BA Mortgage LLC refused to dismiss a Section 1983 claim against a law firm that improperly facilitated the sale of a family home at a sheriff's sale.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

March 27, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Local governments are given wide latitude in outsourcing their government services to private independent contractors. Pennsylvania courts generally shy away from challenges by the citizenry with respect to the amounts paid on government contracts.

By Alan Nochumson

5 minute read

September 26, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

In two recent decisions, Pennsylvania courts have cautioned litigants who have failed to protect their property interests during the appeal process.

By Alan Nochumson

7 minute read

May 22, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

With residential new construction exploding throughout the Philadelphia region, many individuals may be unwittingly placing themselves on the hook for unwanted realty transfer taxes when they purchase an undeveloped parcel of land and construct the home of their dreams on that land.

By Alan Nochumson

7 minute read

January 23, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Drafting a lease agreement is no easy task. Although most landlords possess an upper hand in lease negotiations, they do not always protect themselves from a defaulting tenant.

By Alan Nochumson

7 minute read