Are you a residential owner of real estate? Are you looking to make improvements to your home? Perhaps you have just purchased a gorgeous new property thanks to a real estate agent like Reali? If so, you should read the following alert with respect to recent changes made to the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law (the “Lien Law”). (more…)
Note: Montgomery County has issued the attached guidelines when exchanging custody of children. These guidelines are good rules to follow, regardless of which county you live in. For persons seeking guidance regarding existing Custody Orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following are recommendations only and are not enforceable via a Contempt Petition. These recommendations are consistent with the Governor’s Emergency…
Real Estate – New lease for my business Why can’t I just sign the landlord’s form lease? Who should make various repairs to the premises? What can happen if the landlord is not satisfied with my repairs? Do I have the right to alter the premises and install fixtures and equipment that I need for the business? Can I be…
W. Mark Mullineaux, Esq. [email protected], 610-291-3850 A California retail developer filed a lawsuit declaring COVID-19 and government shutdowns force majeure events entitling it to delay closing on $4.2 million property purchase from ExxonMobil. Pacific Collective, LLC v. Exxonmobil Oil Corp., Complaint, No. 20STCV13294 (Cal. Sup. Ct. Filed Apr. 3, 2020). Force majeure translates to “superior force” in French and it is a term in a contract that frees…
Real Estate – Fair Housing Law Traps for the Unwary. All landlords, condominium associations, homeowners’ associations and residential co-ops are subject to the Fair Housing Laws. What does this mean? As a member of the Board of an association, a manager or a landlord, what is my exposure to liability? Can a rule prohibit children in the pool during certain…
Real Estate – Condominium or Homeowners’ Association Operating Pitfalls Must the Association hold formal meetings, adopt formal resolutions and keep formal minutes? Are our rules and regulations enforceable? Do changes in our rules and procedures require formal amendment of our governing documents? Can portions of our governing documents be unenforceable by reason of subsequent changes to the statutory law? These…
The Pennsylvania child support guidelines are used by the courts to determine the child support obligations of parents who are divorced or separated from one another. In addition to the base amount of support, extraordinary expenses of children can also become part of a support obligation. Such extraordinary expenses include private or parochial school tuition, day care costs, music lessons,…
Despite Court Orders and the just passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), in Pennsylvania lenders on mortgages that are not “Federally Backed” may still file and serve mortgage foreclosure complaints, default judgments and writs of execution so that properties are ready for Sheriff’s sale when Sheriffs reopen to sell properties. The CARES Act provides that through…
Settling a personal injury case for my child In Pennsylvania, a child’s parents can file a lawsuit on behalf of their child. If the parents and lawyer believe a settlement is appropriate, then they must seek Court approval. The Court will review the facts of the case and the proposed settlement and costs involved to make sure that the minor…
Prior to meeting with a family law attorney for your family law-related issues, you should consider gathering and preparing the following information: DIVORCE, CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT ISSUES Prepare a listing of your assets and debts, including bank accounts, retirement accounts, mortgage obligations, and credit card debt. Gather and organize copies of any financial information regarding your assets, income, and…