Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

I have contacted the tax office, they had a sheriff sale about four years ago, did not sale. I was told they do not sell property for taxes. I just don't want to be arrested for taking over this beautiful old building and restoring it.


Asked on 7/29/15, 7:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

J. Norman Stark J. Norman Stark , Attorney, Architect

Dear Adverse Possessor: Beware!!!! The laws of asdverse possession in Pennsylvania, notr unlike those in Ohio require open, notorious and hostile possession for more than 20 years!!! You just do not qualify, legally, and you may be spending your money unwisely.

You may be required to obtain quiet title through probate or other adversarial proceedings.

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Someone who publicly takes possession of an otherwise neglected parcel of real estate, and improves it, may acquire title under the legal doctrine of "adverse possession." This is a strange loophole in the law, but a firmly established loophole. Title usually will not be conferred until a certain amount of time has passed. Pennsylvania adverse possession laws require a 21-year period of occupation.

Contact and retainan experienced real estate Attorney.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

J. Norman Stark

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Answered on 7/29/15, 7:59 am


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