What is a Judicial Sale in PA?
There are many reasons real estate taxes go unpaid. In the Commonwealth, a taxing district – the County, School District and Municipality – may seek to recoup taxes via tax sales. Following an Upset Sale, which takes place annually in September, properties may be sold under Judicial Sale. Find out more about this type of tax sale and what to do if your property is up for sale or you’re an investor looking to take advantage of low cost property.
Keeping the Holly Jolly in Holiday Light Displays
Are you Clark W. Griswold? Or maybe he lives next door? While holiday light displays signal the joys of the season, they can also usher in a flurry of legal issues – and we don’t mean the fun, fluffy snowman-building kind! Before you go all out decking the halls this year, check out these top tips for commercial and residential holiday light displays.
Shhh! Why a Quiet Title is Your Secret Weapon after an Upset Sale
Each September, Pennsylvania’s taxing districts – the County, School District and Municipality – may seek to recoup unpaid real estate taxes via Upset Sales. While the process behind these sales is heavily regulated by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law (RETSL), properties may sell for far less than market value at auction, making them desirable for investors. Unfortunately for an investor, one complication of these sales is that you only receive a tax deed. In other words, you will not have “marketable title.” Fortunately, there is a process by which you can obtain clean title – a Quiet Title action. Learn more about this process and how an experienced real estate attorney can help.
Sign Language: Can an HOA Restrict Political Yards Signs?
During an election season, notably a presidential election, many Americans desire to publicize their vote for and support of a candidate by posting political yard signs on their property. But what about those living in a place governed by a community association like a condominium or homeowners association (HOA)?
FLB Recognized with Two Top Projects Awards from Lehigh Valley Business
Lehigh Valley Business has selected Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba to receive 2024 Top Projects Awards for its work with HangDog Outdoor Adventure and Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, for which the firm served as project attorney. These inaugural awards will be presented at Lehigh Valley Business’ Real Estate & Development Summit on March 6 […]
Title Insurance in PA: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re investing in commercial or residential real estate, once you get past the agreement phase, part of your due diligence includes a title search and insurance. In Pennsylvania, unless you are purchasing a property in cash, title insurance is required and always recommended. Learn more about the importance of title insurance and how it protects you now and in the future.
Fries Law Office Joins Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is pleased to announce Allentown-based Fries Law Office has now joined our firm. Namesake and founder William J. Fries has been a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania since 1977
What is “Commercially Reasonable” in UCC Article 9 Sales?
When lenders take on debt, there is always the chance of defaulting on repayment. If the loan is secured by personal property, not including real estate, the lender can sometimes foreclose more efficiently on the collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Why You Want a Residential Real Estate Attorney
by Steven T. Boell and John L. Krajsa It’s likely your home is the most important and expensive purchase you’ll ever make. It’s also a valuable asset when it comes time to sell. So why wouldn’t you want to ensure your investment is safe and secure? While a realtor and other service providers like mortgage […]
FLB Secures Solar Farm Approval
Shareholder Kate Durso successfully represented Saucon Valley Solar Partners, LLC in its recent bid to build a 14-acre solar farm on property owned by Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The project is expected to help offset up to 90% of the electricity use on Lehigh’s Murray H. Goodman Campus and will be used for teaching and […]