Court rules on builders’ implied warranty
This case is a very significant victory for homebuilders in Pennsylvania. Subsequent homebuyers now appear to have little or no recourse against the homebuilder for construction defects that may not become evident until after they purchase the home from the original buyer.
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Failure to provide new mailing address results in waiver of penalty
Penalties may be imposed against a landlord who retains a security deposit for damages to the leasehold if the landlord fails to provide a written list of the damages within 30 days after the tenant vacates.
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Can a landlord deny housing based upon a prospective tenant’s criminal record?
Denying housing based upon a criminal record is generally not discrimination since criminals are not a protected class.
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Can a landlord charge a pet security deposit for a service animal?
Disability discrimination occurs if a landlord refuses to make a “reasonable accommodation” in rules, policies, practices or services when such accommodation is necessary to afford a person with a disability the equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
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Recent amendments to Manufactured Home Community Act
On December 24, 2012, substantial amendments to the Manufactured Home Community Right Act went into effect.
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Want to get paid? Get it in writing!
Real estate licensees know that when it comes to selling real estate it’s location, location, location. Unfortunately, some Realtors® learn expensive lessons when they forget that in order to get paid is to “get it in writing, get it in writing, get it in writing.”
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Can a landlord in PA legally discriminate against unmarried couples?
Can a landlord legally discriminate against prospective tenants because they are not married?
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Are you complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
Violations of the Fair Credit Act can lead to civil penalties against the landlord and/or property manager.
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Builder implied warranty extends to subsequent purchasers, says Pa. Court
Pa. law provides that a builder impliedly warrants to a purchaser that the home it has built and sold is constructed in a reasonably workmanlike manner and fit for habitation. The question presented in a recent case is whether this “implied warranty of habitability” extends to subsequent purchasers of the home.
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Knowledge of defect must always be disclosed
Many of you know that there are certain circumstances under which a seller is not required to complete a Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement. Do you know where those exceptions are listed?
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