The clear message is that when you sue for a fee, the client is going to bite by claiming that no fee was owed because of the malpractice committed by the broker or salesperson.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suing-for-Fees.jpg310700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-06-24 13:01:242019-06-24 13:30:15When Real Estate Brokers are Forced to Sue for Their Fees
A majority of states, including Pennsylvania, have enacted broker lien laws that enable real estate brokers to file liens on commercial property in the full amount of their commission.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Claim-of-Lien-Form.jpg310700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-05-15 11:33:272019-06-12 08:19:39Understanding Pennsylvania’s Real Estate Commercial Broker Lien Law
Many real estate legal disputes find their way to Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania for a number of reasons.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Real-Estate-MDL.jpg310700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-05-15 11:24:242019-06-12 08:23:46Taking Real Estate Cases To Magisterial District Courts
As a broker holding a deposit, how long should it take you to return it pursuant to the terms of a release signed by both parties or when sufficient time has passed and not litigation/mediation has been initated?
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Return-Deposit.jpg315700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-04-15 10:07:242019-06-12 08:26:25How Long to Return Deposits?
Often contracts for public projects and large private projects require subcontractors to sign lien waivers and releases in order to receive periodic payments for their work.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/contractor-at-job-site.jpg315700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-03-29 14:31:282019-06-12 08:30:10As a subcontractor, what happens if I sign releases in order to get paid for my work?
Citizens are expressing their skepticism and outright anger about stormwater fees that are being assessed throughout the Commonwealth.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/stormwater-drain-road.jpg315700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-03-28 14:43:402019-06-11 13:54:30Stormwater Fees Drawing the Ire of Citizens and Businesses State-Wide
PFAS chemicals, which historically had been used in products in the U.S., continue to show up in soil and water systems. Various bills are making their way through Congress and Pennsylvania is exploring the idea of setting state-wide health standards for the PFAS.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Drinking-Water.jpg315700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-03-27 15:00:422019-06-11 13:57:27PFAS Takes Center Stage in Pennsylvania
One of the biggest issues faced by partners of family-owned businesses is dealing with co-owning family members as business partners, rather than as family members.
https://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mette.jpg310700ME&Whttps://www.mette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MetteLogo_white-1.svgME&W2019-03-26 13:39:062019-06-11 12:56:53What are some of the difficulties of operating my family-owned business with the next generation?
PART TWO
Who, if anyone, should attend home inspections has been a topic of debate for as long as home inspections have been a standard element in a residential transaction.
When Real Estate Brokers are Forced to Sue for Their Fees
/in Goldsmith, James L, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WThe clear message is that when you sue for a fee, the client is going to bite by claiming that no fee was owed because of the malpractice committed by the broker or salesperson.
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Real Estate Commercial Broker Lien Law
/in Goldsmith, James L, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WA majority of states, including Pennsylvania, have enacted broker lien laws that enable real estate brokers to file liens on commercial property in the full amount of their commission.
Taking Real Estate Cases To Magisterial District Courts
/in Goldsmith, James L, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WMany real estate legal disputes find their way to Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania for a number of reasons.
How Long to Return Deposits?
/in Goldsmith, James L, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WAs a broker holding a deposit, how long should it take you to return it pursuant to the terms of a release signed by both parties or when sufficient time has passed and not litigation/mediation has been initated?
As a subcontractor, what happens if I sign releases in order to get paid for my work?
/in Boyer, Veronica L, Construction, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WOften contracts for public projects and large private projects require subcontractors to sign lien waivers and releases in order to receive periodic payments for their work.
Stormwater Fees Drawing the Ire of Citizens and Businesses State-Wide
/in Bruder Jr, Paul J, Environmental Law, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WCitizens are expressing their skepticism and outright anger about stormwater fees that are being assessed throughout the Commonwealth.
PFAS Takes Center Stage in Pennsylvania
/in Bruder Jr, Paul J, Environmental Law, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WPFAS chemicals, which historically had been used in products in the U.S., continue to show up in soil and water systems. Various bills are making their way through Congress and Pennsylvania is exploring the idea of setting state-wide health standards for the PFAS.
What are some of the difficulties of operating my family-owned business with the next generation?
/in Business Law, Industry News, Kiessling, Jacob H /by ME&WOne of the biggest issues faced by partners of family-owned businesses is dealing with co-owning family members as business partners, rather than as family members.
Attend Inspections
/in Goldsmith, James L, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WPART TWO
Who, if anyone, should attend home inspections has been a topic of debate for as long as home inspections have been a standard element in a residential transaction.
Untimely Repairs
/in Goldsmith, James L, Industry News, Real Estate & Land Use /by ME&WPART ONE
It happens. Sellers agree to make repairs suggested by a home inspection, but fail to complete the job timely.