Adverse Possession Laws Vary State To State
Adverse possession is a legal term for when a trespasser comes onto a property and then, if he files an action in court, might get to keep it.
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Adverse possession is a legal term for when a trespasser comes onto a property and then, if he files an action in court, might get to keep it.
Exposure to mold has been linked to allergic reactions, infections, asthma, and other health effects. Can you sue if you're exposed?
While California can claim 13 of the 25 spots on the most expensive list, Jersey Shore town Stone Harbor came in sixth – the only market in our area to crack the top 25.
Real estate website Movoto compiled the list using six criteria: amenities, cost of living, crime, education, median income and home value.
With Halloween approaching, one real estate website was apparently "dying to know" whether or not houses near cemeteries really sell for less, and the results might surprise you.
Within Philly city limits, Mount Airy was rated the top neighborhood to trick-or-treat in.
A report from the Pew Charitable Trusts says Philadelphians are 'wary' about the city's new "AVI" property tax system.
The website, called "RentMatch," offers reviews, photos and information on various rental properties in the city so that users can decide whether or not it's worth moving in.
In the last year, a real estate survey shows that rentals grew by 13 percent, and that's encouraging for neighborhood activists.
The housing market is roaring back to life. Here are some tips you should know if you're thinking of selling your home on your own.
If you're in the market for a vacation home but aren't sure where to buy, there are two nearby spots that should be on your radar – and probably already are.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, realtors are knocking on doors and making cold calls to put their customers into houses that aren't even on the market.
Movoto says they surveyed the 50 most populous cities across the nations and ranked them from one to 50 on ten different criterion.
Officials had expected about 30,000 requests of first level reviews. The Nutter Administration's spin on the lower tally: many people are on board with their new value.
The parents of a young Pennsylvania girl who was sexually molested by their neighbor have sued the man in a bid to force him to buy their house.
While state laws differ, in general home sellers must disclose to potential buyers known physical defects like a basement that floods or the presence of lead paint but things like a murder that happened in the house don't have to be revealed.
Often desperate times call for desperate measures, but before you shell out money to a company to help save your home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a warning for you.
Sixty-seven-year-old Charles Sherd has lived in his home on Cantrell Street in South Philadelphia for more than 35 years.
A Montgomery County pastor and three others have been convicted of engaging in a scheme to defraud Chase Manhattan Bank by fraudulently obtaining home loans of more than $6 million.
Princeton University is offering a deal -- or a steal -- to potential homeowners.
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
Having problems paying your mortgage? Some new rules have been announced by the federal government to protect homeowners from foreclosure. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at some of them, and explains what they mean for borrowers.
Ask any real estate agent and they'll tell you the last couple of years have not been the easiest, but things are poised for change in the upcoming spring market.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about the big settlements reached today between some national banks and the federal government.
For area children looking to rake in the candy this Halloween, there's good news.
The threat of storms continues Tuesday as a front approaches the Philadelphia region.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired.
The threat of storms continues Tuesday as a front approaches the Philadelphia region.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
A Philadelphia couple was charged with assaulting their 7-week-old daughter Monday, police said.
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on Philadelphia to address an illegal dumping problem at Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park.
A new, less invasive treatment for a brain disorder is being tested at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A car crashed into a home in Moorestown, Burlington County, on Tuesday morning.
Call it a presidential bait and switch: CBS News reports President Trump slipped away from Air Force One in a catering cart after the U.S. learned of a threat from Iran to fire a missile at the plane. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Portal, a live window into other cities around the world, will be moving from its City Hall home and organizers are looking for a new place to display it.
There may be a morning shower in the western parts of the Philadelphia region with more rain and storms possible Tuesday evening. As showers and storms clear, it will be less humid on Wednesday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Andrew Kozak says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be muggy and hot with a chance of storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.