Real Estate

Protection for Those Engaged in Real Estate Design and Construction

September 29, 2009

By: Donald C. Turner If you are involved in the design, planning, supervision or construction of improvements to real estate in Pennsylvania, you should know that there are state laws that limit the time period to make claims based on defective design or construction and for injuries that arise out of design or construction …

The Advantages of Confession of Judgment Clauses in Commercial Leases

July 30, 2009

By Christopher Turner

By: Christopher L. Turner In these challenging economic times, commercial landlords need to be mindful of the advantages of Confession of Judgment Clauses. These clauses permit a landlord to obtain a judgment either for money damages or for eviction against defaulting tenants without the need of a trial. Additionally, priority of the judgment is …

Is your home properly assessed?

July 23, 2009

By John Fiorillo

By: John K. Fiorillo In this economic climate, chances are the assessed value of your home is higher than it should be. Your assessment should represent a specified percentage of your property’s fair market value. In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, properties are supposed to be assessed at 54% of their fair market value. In Chester …

Equine Law

June 10, 2009

By Donald Turner

By: Donald C. Turner Many Chester County residents use their property, in whole or in part, for various types of equine activities. Regardless of whether the use is of a personal or a commercial nature, these activities pose a variety of risks to property owners, horse owners, riders and trainers. As a result, those …

A Residential Real Estate "For Sale by Owner" caution

February 16, 2009

By UTBF

In this difficult real estate market selling a home without using a realtor or attorney may seem like a good idea. The money saved, however, can easily be paid out in legal fees and damages if a seller fails to comply with certain statutory duties. Did you know that in Pennsylvania, residential real estate sales …

Builder Clients ALERT

January 26, 2009

By UTBF

Update on coverage for claims involving faulty workmanship under commercial general liability policies On December 30, 2008, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied the Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Pennsylvania Superior Court in the case of Millers Capital Ins. Co. v. Gambone Bros. Dev. Co., 941 A.2d 706 (Pa. Super. 2007). …

Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees – Litigation

January 21, 2009

By Stephen Lagoy

Welcome to the Litigation Section’s blog. Our firm is located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. This blog is intended to provide a litigator’s perspective on a wide range of specific legal issues, along with commentary on emerging legal trends. The content is intended to be useful to individuals and …

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