Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law
Real estate attorney, Jim Goldsmith, gives guidance on how to get accurate disclosure information from sellers.
Deadline Dates and Times Can Impact Real Estate Deals
Real estate attorney, Jim Goldsmith, explains how deadline dates can adversely impact real estate deals.
Attorney Aaron Martin Appointed The Fairness Center Trustee
Attorney Aaron D. Martin has been appointed a trustee of The Fairness Center, a nonprofit, that provides free legal services to those in disputes with public sector union officials.
Independent Contractor Agreement
Real estate licensees can be transient. When a sales associate moves on, the broker will likely take one of three paths…
What Workplace Notices To Employees Are Required?
Some of the statutes and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) mandate notices be provided to employees and/or posted in the workplace.
Referral Fee Real Estate – Legal or Illegal?
“It depends” is the right answer to most questions. Here the question is whether it is legal to give thank you gifts to people who refer buyers and sellers to real estate licensees. The reason I can’t give a straight answer to this simple question is because it lacks the details that accompany real life situations.
Can a Real Estate Agent Sue for Commission?
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.
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Broker Lien Law
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.
Taking Real Estate Cases To Magisterial District Courts
Many real estate legal disputes find their way to Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania for a number of reasons.
How Long to Return Deposits?
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?
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