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FAQs About Landlord-Tenant Law Q: What documents do I need to file an eviction? A: At a minimum, to file an eviction in Philadelphia, PA you will need a Housing Inspection License, Certificate of
WHAT IS THE PHILADELPHIA LEAD PAINT ORDINANCE? The Philadelphia Lead Paint Disclosure Law (Chapter 6-800) requires landlords to certify that a property is “lead free” or “lead safe” before the property is rented to
Every year thousands of properties are sold at sheriff sale under tax lien foreclosure. The Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia sells the property to collect on unpaid taxes. These properties are often sold
It is not uncommon for landlords in Philadelphia, PA to be sued by their tenants. If the landlord has insurance they may refer this claim to their provider. If the landlord does not have
PA “Clean Slate Bill” Provides LIMITED Relief to Individuals Convicted of Certain Misdemeanors More Than Ten Years Ago The Pennsylvania Clean Slate Bill, passed in 2017, provides for sealing of most summary and criminal
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently decided the case of Commonwealth v. Fernandez. In Fernandez, the Pennsylvania Court held that the government cannot impose heightened, retroactive sexual registration requirements on Defendants who violate their probation.
Commonwealth v. J.O. Philadelphia criminal lawyer Mark D. Copoulos obtained another outstanding verdict of Not Guilty. Copoulos represented two co-defendants simultaneously who were accused of Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Conspiracy. Both
Robbery is a serious offense in Pennsylvania. Individuals charged with the crime of robbery often face incarceration, unlike many defendants charged with non-violent offenses. With so much at stake, it is critical you examine
