Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Code Violation

Try contacting the city department that issued the violation and find out how to extend the time to comply. Of course, you have to actually comply.

Look for a licensed contractor and have a written contract for fixing the house and destroying the shed. You will probably need permits for both of those, and may require the contractor, as part of the contract, to get the permits. Be sure that you are listed on the permits as owner, and that you have the original permit.

The PA Attorney General maintains a list of registered home improvement contractors at www.attorneygeneral.gov

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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