By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire This week I am providing a three-part series on the Implied Warranty of Habitability. Part I, posted on Monday, explained what the Implied Warranty of Habitability is and provided examples of actionable violations. Part II, today’s posting, will explain what someone can do if they are a victim of a … Continue reading My Landlord Will Not Make Repairs! What Can I Do? (PART II)
My Landlord Will Not Make Repairs! What Can I Do? (PART I)
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Most of the clients I meet with who are residential tenants are unaware of the fact that in Pennsylvania they are protected by the Implied Warranty of Habitability. In other words, they are unaware of the fact that their landlord has an obligation to make necessary repairs to the property … Continue reading My Landlord Will Not Make Repairs! What Can I Do? (PART I)
Bogus Charges From Your Landlord?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Almost always, when a new tenant signs a residential lease with a landlord, the landlord will require that the tenant provide a security deposit in addition to rent. The security deposit is held by the landlord and will be used by the landlord in various circumstances if the tenant fails … Continue reading Bogus Charges From Your Landlord?
3 DUI’s in a 5 year period = Habitual Offender and Loss of License for 5 years
To the surprise of many clients, even though the sentencing guidelines do not specify that an individual will lose his license for 5 years for a 3rd DUI, in certain circumstances that may be the result. Pursuant to the sentencing guidelines, conviction for a 3rd DUI, depending on the level of intoxication, would result in either a … Continue reading 3 DUI’s in a 5 year period = Habitual Offender and Loss of License for 5 years
My Doctor wants to Charge me for MY Medical Records!
We sometimes receive calls from irate patients/clients, who have been told, by their treating doctor, that in order for them to obtain a copy of their own medical records, they must pay the doctors office a certain amount. Many individuals, understandably so, believe that the medical records are their own and not the property of … Continue reading My Doctor wants to Charge me for MY Medical Records!
Who will walk your dog when you’re gone?
As a society, we’re known for our love of animals. The amount of money spent every year on our pets, including food, supplies, and toys now exceeds $41,000,000,000.00. There are approximately 72,000,000 domesticated dogs in the US. It’s not surprising that as a society, we’re considering the welfare of our companions once we’re gone. In … Continue reading Who will walk your dog when you’re gone?
Domestic Violence Fatalities Rose 21.7% in 2008
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Recently, the 2008 Domestic Violence Fatality Report was released by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The report tracked the number of fatalities in 2008 that involved family or household members, spouses/ex-spouses, current or former intimate partners, persons who share biological parenthood and others (such as intervenors, new partners, bystanders) … Continue reading Domestic Violence Fatalities Rose 21.7% in 2008
Life Insurance and Estate Planning
Life insurance can be an effective tool in planning an estate. One benefit to having life insurance is that the money from a policy can be used by your survivors to help pay for bills at the time of death, such as funeral costs and taxes. I think one of the most important considerations in … Continue reading Life Insurance and Estate Planning
Can a divorced spouse collect survivor’s benefits from Social Security?
It is possible for an ex-spouse to collect survivor’s benefits. However, there are a few requirements… A deceased worker’s former spouse who is age 60 or older can get benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. If the former spouse is disabled, the age requirement drops down to 50. Please remember that the … Continue reading Can a divorced spouse collect survivor’s benefits from Social Security?
What is a Guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal process whereby an incapacitated person’s control over their person or property, or both person and property, will be appointed to another. Guardians are typically qualified individuals, corporate fiduciaries, nonprofit corporations, guardianship support agency or county agency. In order for a guardianship to be granted, a determination of incapacity must be made. … Continue reading What is a Guardianship?
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