Ejectment Lawyer Philadelphia
While many people are familiar with the phrase “eviction,” far fewer have heard of an “ejectment.” Eviction actions are appropriate when the tenant has executed a valid, binding lease with the landlord. Eviction matters usually arise out of particular disputes between landlords and their tenants. One question our firm is frequently asked is, “What happens when there is a person living in my house/ building, but he did not sign a lease with me?” This is a different problem from the one solved by eviction, and therefore requires a different a solution. This solution is known as an “ejectment.”
Ejectments apply when there is no signed lease agreement with the person living on the premises, and this person has no legally recognizable interest in the property. When it comes to ejectments, there are two classic scenarios which most often are come up: (1) the true title owner purchases the property pursuant to a sheriff’s or foreclosure sale and finds “squatters” residing there; and (2) a guest who has not signed a binding, written lease refuses to leave the property. The following persons involved in ejectment actions are likely:
- Foreclosed Residential Property Owners
- Significant Others
- Friends
- Family members
Filing a Complaint in Ejectment and proceeding with the ejectment process from start-to-finish is an intricate process requiring intimate knowledge of the legal process including civil procedure, not only substantive law.
It is prudent for an experienced attorney be retained to address such matters. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. have been practicing in this area of law for years. Typically, the parties who have no right to possession are ejected within a few months. We are able to perform the necessary work and provide guidance to our clients. We have experienced a great deal of success in removing the offending parties from the rightful owners’ properties.
Philadelphia Ejectment Lawyer
Depending on the actions of the defendant, obtaining an order for ejectment can take as little as a month to as long as a year. Don’t let this shock you! If the defendant truly has no right to the property, defendant cases can be handled in a few months. However, it is important for you to understand that this process does not happen overnight, and requires technical knowledge of the rules of procedure and the law. At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. our experienced attorneys have handled countless of ejectment actions in Philadelphia and the surrounding tri-state area. If you have been saddled with an unwanted squatter or guest for longer than you can bear, please call our office today to have one of our lawyers handle the process expeditiously, and get your property back in your hands!
This content was written on behalf of Greg Prosmushkin.