If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably familiar with the buying and selling process. But have you ever thought about the laws behind buying and selling your home? With all of the conflicts that come up in a real estate transaction, real estate law is an...
Landlords are obligated by law to follow certain responsibilities, such as keeping up with general maintenance and protecting the tenant’s deposit. However, landlords do not always abide by these rules, so Tal Rappleyea’s blog post will act as a checklist...
There are lots of things to consider when you buy a new property. The views that a property provides are sometimes the deciding factor in a real estate purchase. One important thing to look out for is when a neighbor can block one of those views or legally use their...
No one likes to think about what they will leave behind to loved ones after they’re gone. But it’s something that we all inevitably must face. Being able to transfer real estate is a complicated thing, but thanks to the Transfer On Death Deed that came into...
Tal Rappleyea is a real estate and municipal lawyer based in New York State. This blog was originally posted on Tal’s website here. — Pennsylvania State Representative and licensed real estate broker Susan Helm has been exploring the idea of whether...
