Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

recently purchased a house in pa, had a verbal agreement with the sellers that they had one week from closing to remove rest of personal items. It has been three months, gave them a few more chance and they never showed up. Seller called and threatened to take me to the magistrate, can they legally do that?


Asked on 8/15/10, 3:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

The agreement about sellers removing their possessions from the house should have been in writing. Why is the seller threatening to take you "to the magistrate?" And what does that mean?

Consult a local lawyer to find out what you may do when someone leaves stuff in your home, and what the seller may or may not do.

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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Answered on 8/21/10, 10:31 am


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