Foreclosure Prevention in Pennsylvania

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Foreclosure Prevention in Pennsylvania

More often than not your mortgage is your largest monthly bill. Consequently it is the hardest debt to bring current should you fall behind due to job loss, divorce.....

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PENNSYLVANIA EVICTION PROCESS

The eviction process in Pennsylvania is governed by the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act of 1951. A landlord in Pennsylvania can evict a tenant for (1) failing to pay the rent, for (2) violating terms in the lease, or (3) simply because the lease term is up and the landlord does not want to renew. check to learn more.

Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Act of 1951 sets out specific rules and procedures for evicting a tenant. The landlord must first send the tenant a Notice to Quit, giving the tenant ten days to move out of the rental unit. check to learn more.

Pennsylvania Eviction

Residential landlords in Pennsylvania must adhere to the Pennsylvania eviction process if they wish to expel a tenant from a rental property. Evictions may be based upon any number of reasons: Unpaid rent; Habitual late rental payments;  check to learn more.