Summary
Eviction laws in Pennsylvania require landlords to provide written notice before eviction, with varying notice periods based on the lease term. Tenants have the right to dispute eviction in court. If you cant afford an attorney, you may qualify for free legal aid through the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. In cases involving property disputes after a spouses death, its crucial to consult legal services. Contact the Pennsylvania Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service for potential reduced fee or pro bono services. Gather all relevant documents and seek advice from a housing counselor at HUD for additional support.Full Conversation
Eviction notice first off
Hello **** McGuire, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In order to provide accurate legal information, I need to know your location. Could you please tell me where you live?
Port allegany pa *
Hello ****, eviction laws in Pennsylvania are quite specific:
- Landlords must provide a written notice before eviction.
- The notice period varies based on the lease term.
- You have the right to dispute the eviction in court.
For more specific advice, consider consulting a local attorney.
I need an attorney and cannot afford one
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania, if you can't afford an attorney, you may qualify for free legal aid. You can contact the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for assistance. Their phone number is *-*-*-*. You can also visit their website at www.palegalaid.net.
My wife passed away a month ago and the house we have she was purchasing from her ex husband via mortgage payments as stated in the divorce papers. He is now trying to evict me upon her death
Hello ****, I'm very sorry for your loss. In Pennsylvania, property generally passes to the spouse upon death, unless otherwise stated in a will. However, as the house was being purchased from her ex-husband, this may complicate matters. You should definitely contact the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network at *-*-*-* or www.palegalaid.net for assistance.
They referred me to northwestern legal services that cannot help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It seems like you need more specific legal advice. One option can be contacting the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. They might help you to find a lawyer who agrees to a reduced fee or even pro bono service.
How do i do that
To contact the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service, you can call them at (*) *-* or visit their website at www.pabar.org. There, you can request a referral for a lawyer who might offer reduced fee or pro bono services.
Any other advice
In addition to contacting a lawyer, consider these steps:
- Gather all relevant documents, such as lease agreement and divorce papers.
- Document communication with the ex-husband.
- Seek advice from a housing counselor at HUD (*-*-*-*) or visit www.hud.gov.
- Stay vigilant about eviction proceedings.
I will try that
Hello ****, that sounds like a good plan. Remember, it's important to act promptly in legal matters. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need further legal information. Good luck, and take care.
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