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


Asked on 8/16/07, 2:06 pm

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.

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Answered on 8/17/07, 11:05 am
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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.

{John}

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Answered on 8/16/07, 2:37 pm


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