Keeping Pittsburgh landlords on their toes, the City of Pittsburgh requested permission from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to appeal the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s decision striking down the city’s ordinance known...more
Renters nationwide are filing class action lawsuits against Texas-headquartered property management software company RealPage, Inc. and landlords who subscribe to RealPage’s services and software. These lawsuits claim that...more
As the world continues to reopen, landlords—both residential and commercial—need to understand their responsibilities for creating a safe and secure property for their tenants and employees. In this webinar, a panel of real...more
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On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a temporary halt to residential evictions as an emergency order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order is effective from...more
In the face of the coronavirus outbreak, Pennsylvania landlords now have four separate hurdles that impact eviction proceedings. Initially, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order staying all evictions until April 3....more
Pennsylvania Court Adds ‘Last Month’s Rent’ to Definition of ‘Security Deposit’ -
As most residential landlords know, the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act (the “Act”) contains comprehensive and complicated rules and...more