Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
Verbal lease
My family had a ''verbal agreement'' to lease a property. The tennants have since moved out and have severly damaged the home. How can we receive reparations for the damage and how do we go about doing so. Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Verbal lease
They won't just give it to you, you have to sue. Go to your local court and ask for a packet to file pro-se, unless you don;t think you can handle it yourself, and in the future, put everything in writing, even when dealing with family, to minimize misunderstandings, or selective recollection.
Re: Verbal lease
If you don't have a security deposit you will have to sue them.
If the damages are $8,000 or less the case can be heard by the District Magistrate. Otherwise you have to file a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.
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