Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

When we bought our house,we also bought the land next to it.My husband asked the township if we could do clean fill,the guy said yes.Now there is a new enforcement officer & they say we can't.Then they said we needed a permit!! Just don't understand why the harresment.


Asked on 2/27/12, 5:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

This isn't necessarily harassment. Townships have rules, and generally, a permit is required for uses. Just talking to the township is not the same as seeking a permit, and the guy saying yes does not equal a permit.

Try to get a copy of the township use and other land regulations, and ask if there's a formal process you may follow to get such a permit.

You are probably best off getting a real estate lawyer to help you through this process.

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Answered on 2/27/12, 8:10 pm


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