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Posts by Douglas K. Marsico, Esq., Author at Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®

Legal Issues

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....

Sept. 10, 2014 • 3 min. read

Legal Issues

Failure to provide new mailing address results in waiver of penalty

May 7, 2014 • 3 min. read

Legal Issues

Can a landlord deny housing based upon a prospective tenant’s criminal record?

Nov. 5, 2013 • 3 min. read

Legal Issues

Can a landlord charge a pet security deposit for a service animal?

Oct. 10, 2013 • 3 min. read

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Recent amendments to Manufactured Home Community Act

April 25, 2013 • 4 min. read

Industry News | Legal Issues

Want to get paid? Get it in writing!

April 8, 2013 • 3 min. read

Legal Issues | Fair Housing

Can a landlord in PA legally discriminate against unmarried couples?

Jan. 22, 2013 • 3 min. read

Legal Issues

Are you complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

Dec. 10, 2012 • 3 min. read

Legal Issues

Builder implied warranty extends to subsequent purchasers, says Pa. Court

Nov. 19, 2012 • 3 min. read

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Knowledge of defect must always be disclosed

July 7, 2011 • 4 min. read

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Best of the Hotline: The missing owner

May 26, 2011 • 2 min. read

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Sellers demanding fuel costs at closing

Sept. 23, 2010 • 3 min. read

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Legal Issues

Buyer default: Who gets the deposit?

June 10, 2010 • 2 min. read

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Delay of game? Counting days…

April 6, 2009 • 2 min. read