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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0197 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL W~AGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants NOTICE NO. CIVIL ACTION - LAW 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 Bruce D. Foreman, ~qu,~ Atty. ID #21193 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1709 (717) 236-9391 Attorneys for Plaintiff YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association IN THE COURT OF cOMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants NO. NOTICIA. 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800)990-9108 NICHOLAS & FORE~, P.C. Atty. ID #21193 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1709 (717) 236-9391 Attorneys for Plaintiff Le han demandado a Usted en la corte. Si Usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, Usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o pot abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su personal. Sea avisado que si Usted no se defiende, la torte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra Usted sin previo aviso o notificacion Y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido cn la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para Usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO 1NMEDATAMENTE- SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL D1NERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFIC1NA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CON SEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN THE COURT OF coMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW cOMPLAINT_ AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Renee Raneri, by and through her attorneys, Nicholas & Foreman, P.C., and files the instant Complaint, and in support thereof, avers as follows: 1. Plaintiff, Renee Raneri, is an adult individual hvmg at 30 Bnndle Court, Newberrytown, Pennsylvania, 17370. 2. Defendants, Kimberly Wagner and Michael Neal Wagner and Lewis Shistle are adult individuals residing at 94 Poplar Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070. 3. Defendant, Lewis Shistle, is an adult individual residing at 58 Oliver Road, Louis park, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025. 4. On or about September 18, 2002, Plaintiff, as Landlord and Defendants, as Tenants, entered into a Lease whereby Landlord leased to Tenants who agreed to lease from Landlord and pay rent for the property located at 94 Poplar Avenue, New Cumberland, pennsylvania, 17070. A true and correct copy of the said Lease is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof by reference thereto. 5. Pursuant to Paragraph 5 of the aforesaid Lease, rent was to be paid in the total sum of Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 00/100 ($12,740.00) Dollars, per year, at the rate of One Thousand Fifty and 00/100 ($1,050.00) Dollars, per month, on or before the first day of each month. 6. pursuant to Paragraph 5 of the aforesaid Lease, Tenants' rent was more than five (5) days late, a ten (10%) percent late charge of One Hundred Five and 00/100 ($105.00) Dollars, was required from Tenants. 7. Further, as set forth in paragraph 13.B. of the aforesaid Lease, the Tenants agreed not to disturb the peace and quiet of any other occupants of the building. $. Pursuant to the aforesaid Lease, paragraph 14 in the rules, regulations and special clauses, the Plaintiff reserved the use of the basement for storage and occasional sewing. 9. Plaintiff was a professional seamstress which was known to Defendants and in further recognition of the reservation of the use of the basement, the Plaintiff agreed to pay $60.00 per month toward the electrical bill, an amount not }ust for storage but reflective of commercial sewing. 10. Pursuant to Paragraph 23 of the aforesaid Lease, the Defendants violate and breach the [,ease if they do not pay rent when due or fail to do anything else required by the Lease. 11. Plaintiff has given notice of breach and Notice to Quit to the Defendants but the Defendants have failed and refused to leave. A true and correct copy of the Notice to Quit is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B", and made a part hereof. 12. Defendants have violated the Lease by breaching the same as follows: a. Failure to pay rent when due and specifically rent due on or before January 1, 2003 and thereafter; and Interference with the peaceful enjoyment by Plaintiff of her reservation of the use of the basement area for storage and sewing. 13. As damages for violation of the Lease, Plaintiff is owed by Defendant, rent in the amount of $10,640.00, being rent for the remainder of the Lease together with late charges for the January rent in the amount of $105.00 or a total rental due of $10,745.00. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, jointly and severally, in the amount of $10,745.00, together with continuing late fees for any rent not timely paid and costs of suit. By: Date: January ?~Q_, 2003 NICHOLAS & FOREMAN, P.C. ~rruce D. F~)reman, ~7~ITM Atty. ID #2l 193 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1709 (717) 236-9391 Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS cUMBERLAND coUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. RENEE RANERI : Plaintiff Vso KIMBERLY WAGNER and : MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and : LEWIS SHISTLE, : Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Pleading are true and correct, l understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: January _(22-, 2003 PA LICE'NSED B~I~KER ~ LIST1N~G BROKER (Co~pany) ~ p ..... ~ FAX f~ - ~'~ 3~ DE~ XGEN~ FOR LANDLORD (ir applicable) RESIDENTIAL ~LEA~ i~tio, of RE ^R~ '~ LR This form recommended and approved for, but not restricted to use by, the memoers ot the rennsylvan · __ ~ PA LICENSED BROKER LEASING BROKER (Company) ADDRESS_ PH _ FAX. DESIGNATED AGENT FOR TENANT (if applicable) Landlord agrees to rent to Tenant the following Property: ~ ~ ~-~t~ t)~ ~ is between called "Tenant," and called "Landlord." "-'~~.~O~.~-~;ri~ 6F LEASd (also called "Term") 3. ST'A~RTING A[~lJl ~l~il$11.1~J Vax~S '] . ~ ~ -> --, , , -. .. , at 12 Noon. tart~na Date' This Lease starts on ~ ,~<~. ~ -~ c:' ~ ~. ~nd,ng Date. Th~s Lease ends on ~ _.-2~....¢:..~-~.~.)~ ~' c:)~ , at 12 Noon. ,~ 4. RENEWAL TERM ,~ wall automaticall renew for a te~ of ~ ' '( L~ -~ at the Ending Date nnless: This Lease ' Y · ... .. '~', c ' - G~dino Ddt r belore tbe end of any Renewal Term, OR , A. Ten g ~ ¢'~ - , -'-- ':-- t-efore Endin~ Date or before the end of any Renewal Term. B. Landlord gives Tenant ~ days wlnte~ nottc~ u ~ . - ' ~ C. For Month-to-Month Leases Only: Either Landlord or Tenant lnay end a monfl~-to-month Lease by Dwng 30 days ~ written notice on or before the day the next rent is tine. ' ~ F ~' A. The total amouRt of rent due over the term of this Lease is $ ~ ~9. ~ i~ B. The total rent due each month is ~ C. Rent is due on or before the ~ / '~ day of the month. $ /() ,.5'~ '?'' ~0 D. Tenant pays a late charge of / d ..... ,~'. -[ tl~ days late ,~l if rent is more titan _~ ce~ ~? ~,~ ~ ' .- , /r } :~ ¢~ / ' 9 ~1 E Tenant makes payments to: ~~ C?'~C ,:2. :~=o ~t , ~.~ , . .-, ,.~ ~ .- ' ' Paid A. Part of a month's rent if Tenant takes possession tmu~c s - ,:~ $ - $ v' ,5~ 5"D ~ z~i B. First monCh]s rent ~ $ _ $ ~ ~ . :~ C. Other: ~'-~ .,/, ~:-d-~ ~ ' 2~t p. SecnfiI~posit, o~ deposit at: _ ~ (nam~ o~ bank) ~t Total rent and security deposit received to date $ ~, 32 Total amount due before Tenant moves in aa 7. USE OF PROPERTY a.~ A. Tenant will use Property as a residence or ~/, ~s B. Not more than ~. people will live on property. ·a~ 8. UTILITIES AND SERVICES ~t A. Landlord will pay fnr ~ Trash removal ,a ~ Cold water ~ Hot water ~ Heat ~ Lawn and shrubbery care a~ ~ Gas . ,-~ ~ Water costs over yearly charge  Electricity /O~ r~f c, ~ ';. ~ Snow removal '~ Heater maihte'n~c~' ~a'~6~t~ Sewage costs and maintenance ~ Other 4 ~ B. Tenant will pay for .,2 ~ Cold water ~ Hot water ~ .Trash removal ' Heat ~ Lawn and shrubbery care 4a ~' Gas Water costs over yearly charge ~ Electricity ~ Snow remora i~ ~' Heater maintenancecontract ~' Sewage costsandmaintenance ~ Other ~.//~,,, :, ("~ ~.~.~. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS The Office ~f Attorney General has not pre-approved an s ~ci~l~o~dition~ ~r additional Y P .,~ terms added by any parties. Any special conditions or additional terms must comply with the Pennsylvania Plain Langnage ~ Consumer Contract Act. sil 10. CONDITION OF PROPERTY ~i~ Tenant nnderstands that Landlord will make no repairs, additions, or changes to the property except as follows: J~/.~7 _ ' women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Landlords tnust disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. A. L~nd[o;d initial one: ,~ d.~,andl'ord does not know of any lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards (dangers) on the Property; OR ___ Landlord 'knows that there is lead-based paint, or that there are lead-based paint hazards on the Property. Landlord must explain what Landlord knows about the lead-based paint and hazards, including l~ow Landlm'd learned that it is there, where it is, and the condition of painted walls, trim and other surfaces. Laodlord must give Tenant any other information Landlord has about the lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards. initial one: andlord has no reports or records about lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards on the Property; R~2andlord has given Tenant all available records and reports about lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards on the Property. List records and reports: 67 ?t 76 ?? 83 1U8 ~ B7 1 Iii 1t~ 116 12. 13. 14. 117 116 119 '1211 121 123 12,1 125 128 127 128 1;~8 15. C. Tenant initial all that are true: as Tenant received the pamphlet Protect Your Family Ftvm Lead in Your Home. ~ Tenant read the information Landlord gave in paragraph 11 (A) and (B) above. _ Tenant received all records and reports that Landlord listed in paragraph 11 (B) above. D. Landlord and Tenant certify, by signiug this Lease, that the information given is true to the best of their kuowledge. RULES AND REGULATIONS A. Rules for use of the Property are attached. ,.~ Yes [] No st B. Tenant promises to obey the Rules. C. Landlord cannot change the Rules uuless the change benefits the Tenant or improves the health, safety, or welfare of others. TENANT'S CARE OF PROPERTY Tenant, ~lenant s family and guests agree to obey all laws and Rules that apply to Tenant. A. Tenant will: (1) Keep the Property clean and safe. (2) Get rid of all trash, garbage and any other waste materials as required by Landlord and tbe law. (3) Use care when using any of the electrical, plumbiug, ventilation or other facilities or appliances on the Property, including any elevators. (4) Tell Landlord immediately of any repairs needed. Landlord does not have to repair any damage caused by Tena ~t s 1112 willful, careless, or unreasonable behavior. B. Tenant will not: (1) Keep any flammable materials on the Property· (2) Willfully destroy or deface any part of the Property. (3) Disturb the peace and quiet of other tenants. (4) Make changes to the property, such as painting or remodeling, without the written permission of Landlord. Tenant understands that any changes or improvements will belong to the Landlord. · 109 C. Repairs by Tenant: Tenant will pay to repair any item in or on the Property that costs less than $ t~'fl' O' d Teuant also will pay to repair any damage to the Property or to any item in or on the Property that Tenant or Teuant's guests cause through a lack of care. ~ LANDLORD WILL MAINTAIN PROPERTY A. Landlord will keep the Property and common areas in reasonable condition and as required by law. ~ B. Landlord will keep all the structural parts of the Property in good working order, including: Ceilings Roof Floors Walls tts Steps Porches Windows Doors C. Landlord will keep all systems, services, facilities, or appliances supplied by Landlord in safe and good working order, ~ including: Air Conditioning Sanitary Electrical Ventilation Drainage Security Heating Water Heating Plumbing D. Landlord will keep Property reasonably free of pests, rodents and insects· This does not apply if Property is a single-family dwelling. E. Landlord will supply utilities and services as listed in paragraph 8 (Utilities and Services) of this Lease, unless the service is interrupted by circumstances beyond the Landlord's control. F. Landlord cannot increase rents, decrease services, or threaten to go to court to evict Tenant because Tenant (1) complains to a government agency or to Landlord about a building or housing code violation. 2) organizes or joins a Tenant's organization. (3) uses Tenant's legal rights in a lawful manner. ~a, LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO ENTER ...... ~ ~ ~AI~A ~r I ancllnrd'g renresentatives enter the Property at reasonable hours to inspect, repair, or ' women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Landlords must disclose tile prese of known lead-based pfiidt and leg&based paiat hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. L~ilt~,.C~I initial one: ]'~.f~&ndlbrd does not know of any lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards (dangers) on the Property; OR Landlord knows that there is lead-ba~ed paint, or that there are lead-based paint hazards on the Property. --- Landlord most explain what Landlord lalows about the lead-based paint and hazards, including how Laudlord learned that it is there, where it is, and the condition of painted walls, trim and other surfaces. Landlord must give Tenant any other information Landlord has about tire lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards. 67 76 78 ~L~[gl~d initial one: ~ndlord has no reports or records about lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards on the Property; OR Landlord has given Tenant all available records and reports about lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards :~ on the Property. List records and reports: i 26 i21 ~,~ 15. C. Tenant initial all that are tme[ ( ~ ___ Tenant received the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. ___ Tenant read the information Landlord gave in paragraph 11 (A) and (B) above. ___ Tenant received all records and reports that Landlord listed in paragraph 11 (B) above. D. Landlord and Tenant certify, by signing this Lease, that tile information given is true to the best of their knowledge. 12. RULES AND REGULATIONS A. Rules for use of the Property are attached. ,1~ Yes [] No B. Tenant promises to obey the Rules. C. Landlord cannot change the Rules unless the change benefits the Tenant or improves the health, safety, or welfare of others. 13. TENANT'S CARE OF PROPERTY Tenant, Tenant's family and guests agree to obey all laws and Rules that apply to Tenant. A. Tenant will: (1) Keep the Property clean and safe. (2) Get rid of all trash, garbage and any other waste materials as required by Landlord and the law. (3) Use care when using any of the electrical, plnmbing, ventilation or otber facilities or appliances on the Property, including any elevators. (4) Tell Landlord immediately of any repairs needed. Landlord does not have to repair any damage cansed by Tena ~t s willful, careless, or unreasonable behavior. B. Teuant will not: (1) Keep any flammable materials on the Property. (2) Willfully destroy or deface any part of the Property. (3) Disturb'the peade and quiet of other tehant~. , , . ~ (4) Make changes to the property, such as painting or remodeling, without the written permission of Landlord. Tenant understands that any changes or improvements will belong to the Landlord. C. Repairs by Tenant: Tenant will pay to repair any item in or on the Property that costs less than $ ~'~9 ) ~:~ Tenant also will pay to repair any damage to the Property or to any item in or on the Property that Tenant or Tenant's guests cause through a lack of care. 14. LANDLORD WILL MAINTAIN PROPERTY A. Landlord will keep the Property and common areas in reasonable condition and as required by law. B. Landlord will keep all the structural parts of the Property in good working order, including: Ceilings Roof Floors Walls Steps Porches Windows Doors C. Landlord will keep all systems, services, facilities, or appliances supplied by Landlord in safe and good working order, including: Air Conditioning Sanitary Electrical Ventilation Drainage Security Heating Water Heating Plumbing D. Landlord will keep Property reasonably free of pests, rodents and insects. This does not apply if Property is a single-family dwelling. E. Laudlord will supply utilities and services as listed in paragraph 8 (Utilities and Services) of this Lease, unless the service is interrupted by circumstances beyond the Landlord's control. F. Landlord cannot increase rents, decrease services, or threaten to go to court to evict Tenant because Tenant (1) complains to a government agency or to Landlord about a building or housing code violation. (2) organizes or joins a Ten .ant's organi~z~tion. (3) uses Tenant's legal rights in a lawful manner. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO ENTER ~- ............ ~ lot I ancllc~rcl c~r J .ancllord',q renresentatives enter the Property at reasonable hours to inspect, repair, or 17. 18. 19. ~t~'~ 20. { ii l i/ii 22. i;? 1~2 E. When Tenant moves fronr the Property, Tenant will return all keys and give Landlord written notice of Tenant's mail- ing address where Landlord can return the security deposit. F. Landlord will prepare a list of charges for damages and unpaid rents. Landlord may de'duct these charges frmn the secdrity deposit. Landlord must return security deposit and interest (minus any charges to Tenant) within 30 days. 1.40 POSSESSION A. Tenant may move in (take possession of the Property) on the Starting Date of this Lease. B. If Tenant cannot move ill because previous tenant is still there or because of property damage, Tenant can (1) change the starting date of the Lease to the day when Property is available. Tenant will not owe rent until Property ~sa 15,1 is available; OR (2) end tile Lease and have all money already paid as rent or security deposit returned. RENT INCREASES A. If tile Lease is for a term of more than one year, Tenant agrees to pay Tenant's share of any increase in real estate taxes and water and sewer charges. B. If Tenant's actions cause an increase in property insurance, Tenant will pay the amount of the increase. 160 NO PETS 's Tenant will not keep any pets on any part of the Property without Landlo'd written permission. SMOKE DETECTORS A. Tenant will maintain and test (monthly) any smoke detectors on the Property. B. Tenant will notify Landlord or broker for Landlord of any broken smoke detector(s). C. Tenant will pay for any damage to Property if Tenant fails to maintain smoke detectors. FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE A. If the Property is accidentally damaged (fire, flood, etc.): (1) Tenant may continue to live on the livable part of tile Property and pay a reduced rent as agreed to by Tenant and Landlord until the damages are repaired; if the law does not allow Tenant to live on tire Property, then tiffs Lease is ended; OR (2) If it is not possible for Tenant to live on the Property, Tenant must notify Landlord immediately that Lease is ended and move out within 24 hours. B. If Lease is ended, Landlord will return airy unused security deposit or advanced rent to Tenant. ri';~ C. If Tenant, Tenant's family or guests cause damage by fire or by other means, tiffs Lease will remain in effect and Tenant ~; will coutinue to pay rent, even if Tenant cannot occupy tire Property. AFTER NOTICE TO END LEASE A. After Tenant or Landlord has given written notice to end this Lease, Landlord may show Property to possible tenants. Landlord will not show Property unless Tenant is there or has a reasonable chance to be there. Tenant does not have to allow possible tenants to enter unless they are with the Landlord or Landlord's representative, or unless they have written permission from the Landlord. B. Landlord may put up For Sale or For Rent signs on or near Property. C. Tenant agrees to move out peacefidly when Lease is ended. IF TENANT BREAKS LEASE: A. Tenant breaks this Lease if: (l) Tenant does not pay rent or other charges. (2) Tenant leaves Property permanently before the end of this Lease. (3) Tenant does not move out when supposed to. (4) Tenant fails to do anything Tenant agreed to ill this Lease. B. Non-Paynrent of Rent: If Tenant breaks Lease by not paying rent or other charges, Landlord cannot evict Tenant (force Tenant to move out) froul the Property withont a written notice. Tenant agrees that a written up:ice of FIVE DAYS is sufficient. This means that if Tenant has not moved from the Property before the sixth day after Landlord has given Tenant written notice, Landlord can file a lawsuit to evict Tenant. ~' TENANT IS WAIVING OR GIVING UP TENANT'S RIGHT TO A LONGER NOTICE TO MOVE OUT. ~: C. Other Lease Violations: If Tenant breaks any other term of this Lease, Landlord must give Tenant written notice describing the violation and giving Tenant FIVE DAYS to correct the problem. If Tenant does not correct the problem, Landlord can then give Tenant FIVE DAYS' written notice to move from the Property. If Tenant does not move out, Landlord can file a lawsuit to evict Tenant on the sixth day. TENANT IS WAIVING OR GIVING UP TENANT'S RIGHT TO LONGER NOTICES TO CORRECT PROBLEMS AND TO MOVE OUT. D. If Tenant Breaks Lease for Any Reason, Landlord may: (l) Get back possession of the Property by going to court to evict Tenant. If Landlord hires a lawyer to start eviction, Tenant agrees to pay the lawyer's fees aad Landlord's reasonable costs. (2) File a lawsuit against Tenant for rents and charges not paid and for rents and charges for the rest of the Lease :erin. If Landlord wins (gets a money judgment against Tenant), Landlord can use the conrt process to take Tenant's personal goods, furniture, nrotor vehicles, and money in banks. (3) Keep Tenant's Security Deposit. 2117 20~ SALE OF PROPERTY A. If Property is sold, on the date of settlement, Landlord will give Tenant in writing: t I \ Th~ nan~ atlclre~R and nhone ntnnber of tile new landlord. [4ti ~ 17. · ~s~18. 19. 20. 22. 23. I ~4 rD7 ~ 24. ' E. When Tenant moves from the Property, Tenant will return all keys and give Landlord written notice 0f Tenant's mail- ing address where Landlord can return the security deposit. F. Landlord will prepare a list of charges for damages and unpaid rents. Landlord may deduct the§e charges from the security depbsit. Landlord must return security deposit and interest (mijaus any charges to Tenant) within 30 days. POSSESSION A. Tenant may move in (take possession of the Property) on the Starting Date of this Lease. B. If Tenant cannot move in because previous tenant is still there or because of property damage, Tenant can (1) change the starting date of the Lease to the day when Property is available. Tenant will not owe rent until Property is available; OR (2) end the Le~ase and have all money already paid as rent or security deposit returned. RENT INCREASES A. If the Lease is for a term of more than one year, Teuant agrees to pay Tenant's share of any increase in real estate taxes and water and sewer charges. B.If Tenant's actions cause an increase in property insurance, Tenant will pay the amount of the increase. NO PETS Tenant will not keep any pets on any part of the Property without Landlord's written permission. SMOKE DETECTORS ~> , I, , . . A. Tenant will maintain and test (monthly)tany smoke detectdrs On the ProperS'. ! " B. Tenant will notify Landlord or broker for Landlord of any broken smoke detector(s). C. Tenant will pay for any damage to Property if Tenant fails to maintain smoke detectors. FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE A. If the Property is accidentally damaged (fire, flood, etc.): (1) Tenant may continue to live on the livable part of the Property and pay a reduced rent as agreed to by Tenant and Landlord until the damages are repaired; if the taw does not allow Tenant to live on the Property, then this Lease is ended; OR (2) If it is not possible for Tenant to live on the Property, Tenant must notify Landlord immediately that Lease is ended and move out within 24 hours. B. If Lease is ended, Landlord will return any unused security deposit or advanced rent to Tenant. C. If Tenant, Tenant's family or guests cause damage by fire or by other means, this Lease will remain in effect and Tenant will continue to pay rant, even if Tenant cannot occupy the Property. AFTER NOTICE TO END LEASE A. After Tenant or Laudlord has given written notice to end this Lease, Landlord may show Property to possible tenants. Landlord will not show Property unless Tenant is there or has a reasonable chance to be there. Tenant does not have to allow possible tenants to enter unless they are with the Landlord or Landlord's representative, or unless they have written permission from the Landlord. B. Landlord may put up For Sale or For Rent signs on or near Property. C. Tenant agrees to move out peacefully when Lease is ended. IF TENANT BREAKS LEASE: A. Tenant breaks this Lease if: (1) Tenant does not~paS'reht ~ ~ '~ ~ or other charges. (2) Tenant leaves Property permanently before the end of this Lease. (3) Tenant does not move out when supposed to. (4) Tenant fails to do anything Tenant agreed io in this Lease. SALE OF PROPERTY A. If Property is sold, on the date of settlement, Landlord will give Tenant in writing: (1) The name, address, and phone number of the new landlord. B. Non-Payment of Rent: If Tenant breaks Lease by not paying rent or other charges, Landlord cannot evict Tenant (force Tenant to move out) from the Property without a written notice. Tenant agrees that a written notice of FIVE DAYS is sufficient. This means that if Tenant has not moved from the Property before the sixth day after Landlord has given Tenant written notice, Landlord can file a lawsuit to evict Tenant. TENANT IS WAIVING OR GIVING UP TENANT'S RIGHT TO A LONGER NOTICE TO MOVE OUT. C. Other Lease Violations: If Tenant breaks any other term of this Lease, Landlord must give Tenant written notice describing the violation and giving Tenant FIVE DAYS to correct the problem. If Tenant does not correct the problem, ~,~ Laudlord can then give Tenant FIVE DAYS' written notice to move from the Property. If Tenant does not move out, Landlord can file a lawsuit to evict Tenaut on the sixth day. TENANT IS WAIVING OR GIVING UP TENANT'S RIGItT TO LONGER NOTICES TO CORRECT PROBLEMS AND TO MOVE OUT. D. If Tenant Breaks Lease for Any Reason, Landlord may: (1) Get back possession of the Property bY going to court tO evict Ten,ant. If Landlord hires a lawyer to start eviction, Tenant agrees to pay the lawyer's fees and Landlord's reasonable costs. 202 (2) File a lawsuit against Tenant for rents aud charges not paid and for rents and charges for the rest of the Lease 203 term. If Landlord wins (gets a money judgment against Tenant), Landlord can use the court process to take Tenant's personal goods, furniture, motor vehicles, and money in banks. (3)Keep Tenant's Security~Deposit. ,.i ..... .~ ' 226 24o 2dr 21t. l 26: 27. 28. 29. ~4 30. 2{i2 212 218 SUBLEASING AND TRANSFER A. Landlord may transfer this Lease to another landlord. Tenant agrees that this Lease remains the same with the new 22a landlord. B. Tenant may hot transfer this Lease or sublease (rent to another person) this Property without Landlord's written per- nfission. Landlord will be reasonable about giving written permission. TENANT ItAS FEWER RIGHTS THAN MORTGAGE LENDER Landlord may have a mortgage on the Property. If so, Landlord agrees to make the mortgage payments. The rights of the mortgage lender come before the rights of the Tenant. (Example: If Landlord fails to make mortgage payments, the mortgage lender could take the Property and end this Lease.) TENANT MAY BE WAIVING OR GIVING UP TENANT'S RIGHTS. TENANT UNDERSTANDS THAT IF TItERE IS A FORI~CLOSURE, THE NEW OWNER WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LEASE. BROKERS (1-00) The Business Relationships between the Broker(s) and Landlord and Tenant are as follows, UNLESS a different relationship is checked below. A. The Listing Broker is Agent for Landlord. B. The Leasing Broker is Agent for Tenant. C. When the Listing Broker and Leasing Broker are the same, the Broker is a Dual Agent. Dual Agency applies to all licensees, UNLESS there is a Designated Agent(s) for Landlord and a Designated Agent(s) fol' Tenant. If the sanre Licensee is designated for Landlord and Tenant, the Licensee is a Dual Agent. A Business Relationship exists that is different from above, as follows: [] The Leasing Broker is the Agent/Subagent for Landlord. [] The Leasing Broker is a Transaction Licensee. [] The Listing Broker is a Transaction Licensee. D. Broker(s) may perform services to assist nnrepresented parties in complying with the terms of this Agreemeut. MEDIATION A. Mediation is a way of resolving problems. A mediator helps the disputing parties reach an agreeable solution withont having to involve the courts. B. Landlord and Tenant may agree to take any disputes arising fi'om this Lease to a mediation program offered by the local association of REALTORS® or to another mediator. Landlord and Tenant can agree to mediation as part of this Lease (by signing a mediation form to attach to this Lease), or they can sign an agreement to mediate after a dispute arises. INSURANCE AND RELEASE A. Tenant understands that (l) LANDLORD'S INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER TENANT, TENANT'S PROPERTY, OR GUESTS. (2) TENANT SHOULD HAVE FIRE & LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT TENANT, TENANT'S PROPERTY AND GUESTS WHO ARE INJURED WHILE ON THE PROPERTY. B. Landlord is not legally responsible for any injury or damage that occurs on the Property and Tenant agrees to pay any loss or claim, including attorney's fees, that results from the damage or injury. C.Landlord is responsible for any injury or damage that results from Landlord's carelessness. D.Tenant is responsible for any loss to Landlord that Tenant, Tenant's family or guests cause. 31. CAPTIONS The headings in this Lease are meant only to make it easier to find the paragraphs. 32. CONSUMER NOTICE Tenant and Landlord have received the Consumer Notice as adopted by the State Real Estate Comlnission at 49 Pa. Code §35.336. 33. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Lease is the entire agreement between Tenant and Landlord. No spoken or written agree- merits made before are a part of this Lease unless they are included in this Lease. NOTICE BEFORE SIGNING: IF TENANT HAS LEGAL QUESTIONS, TENANT IS ADVISED TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. WITNESS Tenant's Mailing Address Phone Number(s) WITNESS Tenant's Mailing Address Phone Number(s) WITNESS Tenant's Mailing Address Phone Number(s) FAX # ~, ,.~ E-Mail TENANT [/~tx~ L~(t~,~ ~ SS ~ DATE FAX # , , ~ 2x¢ -~_t~wO .- ss # E-Mail FAX # f'~ .--~ WITNESS LANDLORD ~ t~ 4.t.x_l,_ ~' I~.[x ;~ _ Landlord's Mailing Address V, I.h~ &,~Ek c_ (3-~ Phone Number(s) - ' F~ g .... E-Mail WITNESS LA~LO~ E-Mail DATE DATE DATE Brokers'/Licensees' Certifications Brokers and Licensees involved in the transaction certify, by signing here that: (l) The information given is tree to the best of their knowledge. (2) They have told Landlord of Landlord's responsibilities under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act aaa (42 U.S.C. §4852d), described in the Lead Hazard Disclosure Requirements above. Br°kers and Licensees must make :os 26. ' SUBLEASING AND TRANSFE 27. A. Landlord may transfer this Lease to another landlord. Tenant agrees that this Lease remains the same with the new landlord. B. Tenant may n'ot transfer this Lease or sublease (rent to another person) this Property without Landlord's written per- mission. Landlord will be reasonable about giving written permission. TENANT tlAS FEWER RIGHTS THAN MORTGAGE LENDER Landlord may have a mortgage on the Property. If so, Landlord agrees to make the mortgage payments. The rights of the mortgage lender come before the rights of the Tenant. (Example: If Landlord fails to make mortgage payments, the mortgage lender could take the Property and end this Lease.) TENANT MAY BE WAIVING OR GIVING UP TENANT'S RIGHTS. TENANT UNDERSTANDS THAT IF THERE IS A FORECLOSURE, THE NEW OWNER WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LEASE. 28. BROKERS (1-00) The Business Relationships between tile Broker(s) and Landlord and Tenant are as follows, UNLESS a different relationship is checked below. A. The Listing Broker is Agent for Landlord. B. The Leasing Broker is Agent for Tenant. C. When the Listing Broker and Leasing Broker are the same, the Broker is a Dual Agent. Dual Agency applies to all liceusees, UNLESS there is a Designated Agent(s) for Landlord and a Designated Agent(s) fo,- Tenant. If ,be same . Licensee is designated for La0dlord.. ant~ Tenant,, the. Licensee. is a Dual Agent. A Business Relationship exists thfit is different from abo've, as follows: [] The Leasing Broker is the Agent/Subagent for Laudlord. [] The Leasing Broker is a Transaction Licensee. [] The Listing Broker is a Transaction Licensee. D. Broker(s) may perform services to assist unrepresented parties in complying with the terms of ,bis Agreement. 29. MEDIATION A. Mediation is a way of resolving problems. A mediator helps the disputing parties reach an agreeable solution withont having to involve the courts. B. Landlord and Tenant may a[,ree to take any disputes arising from this Lease to a mediation program offered by tile local association of REALTORS~* or to another mediator. Landlord and Tenant can agree to mediation as part of this Lease (by signing a mediation form to attach to ,bis Lease), or they can sign an agreement to mediate after a dispute arises. 30. INSURANCE AND RELEASE A. Tenant understands that (1) LANDLORD'S INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER TENANT, TENANT'S PROPERTY, OR GUESTS. (2) TENANT SHOULD HAVE FIRE & LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROTECT TENANT, TENANT'S PROPERTY AND GUESTS WHO ARE INJURED WttILE ON THE PROPERTY. B. Landlord is not legally responsible for any iojury or damage that occurs on tile Property and Tenant agrees to pay any loss or claim, including attorney's fees, that results from the damage or injury. C. Landlord is respousible for any injury 02' damage that results from Landlord's carelessness. D. Tenant is responsible for any loss to Landlord that Tenant, Tenant's family 02' guests cause. CAPTIONS The headings in this Lease are xneant only to make it easier to find tbe paragraphs. CONSUMER NOTICE Tenant and Lmadlord have received the Consumer Notice as adopted by the State Real Estate Com~nissisn at 49, Pa. Cod[: {}35.336. '~ '~.. .' ~ ~' ~ ~ ~ ~'~ ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Lease is the entire agreement between Tenant and Landlord. No spoken or written agree- ments made before are a part of this Lease nnless they are included in this Lease. NOTICE BEFORE SIGNING: IF TENANT HAS LEGAL QUESTIONS, TENANT IS ADVISED TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. 31. 32. ~ia 33. 261 ~11 272 2112 281 WITNESS Tenant's Mailing Address Phone Number(s) WITNESS Tenant's Mailing Address Phone Number(s) WITNESS Tenant's Mailing Address Phone Number(s) WITNESS La ldlord s Mathng Address ~,.) Phone Number(s) WITNESS TENANT I&}q(¢{~I/LLb(''-SS # DATE TENANT ttX[' .... L.,..}?.~ . ~'~/~ 1 DATE SS # FAX # .' ... ; ~ ~. ~) E-Mail Tl~i~: !,':?c~:~o ~-[~'t~ ,.~Vt DATE F~ ~ E-Mail LANDLO~ DATE 281 Brokers'/Licensees' Certifications Brokers and Licensees involved in the tran.saction cert.![y, by signing here that: (1) The information given is true to the best of their knowledge. (2) They have told Landlord of Landlord's responsibilities under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reducti°n Act (42 U.S.C. §4852d), described in the Lead Hazard Disclosure Requirements above. Brokers and Licensees must ~nake RULES ~ tl]BGULATIO]~{S ~ ~D SPIBCI]kI, CL~US]BS ~aa,:hecl items are a part of the [[ease for (Property Ad¢t~ess) II1 - PET CLAUSE - (SEPARATE FORM) I[1 112 - MILITARY CLAUSE - (SEPARATE FORM) ~[] ]]3 - OIL TANK CLAUSE Tenant agrees that oil tank is full. at start' of lease and Tenant upon ending date will have tank at same level. Tenant agrees to buy oil from [.I 1t4 - PROPERTY FOR SALE CLAUSE i. andlord shall have the right during reasonable hours and weekends with 24 hou'rs notice tO show said property for sale, provided that a buyer is with a licensed real estate agent. Lock hex and sign are to remain on the property during the term of ~he Iisting contract. ~ ][5 -FIREP~CE CLAUSE Fi]:eplace will be inspected and/or cleaned prior to start date of lease. Tenants agree to have fireplace inspecte~ and/or cleaned within one month of ending date and provide a copy of inspec:ion of fireplace. ]6 - LAWN CARE .CLAUSE Lawn care is described as cutting grass once a week, edging and weeding flower beds and shrubbery tri~]ing. [[ ~[7 - IIOMEOWNERS AoSOCIArlON - LAWI<~ & SNOW ']'he Homeowners Association is responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Neither the Owner/Landlord nor Jack Gaughen Property Management is responsJbl~ for these services. [~ ~[8 - MO SMOKING CLAUSE Tenauts agree not to allow smoking inside the house at anytime  y themselves or Guest. ~f9 - GUA~TOR CLAUSE / I (We) do agree to be responsible for the true and faithful pe~-.fo]m~ance of the ].ease ho the Landlord on the part of the na,,ed tenant(s) and. I (we) do guarantee any and all sums due to LandIc)k~d thereunder. This guarantee shall be in effect for the te~m of tJ~e ].ease. ~[ ,,i0 - RENT P~YM~NT CLAU~ e m~][~y rental payment will_ be paid with one check. [] ][11 - HARDWOOD FLOORS CLAUSE Tenant agrees to protect the hardwood floor(s) by covering 80% with area rugs and hallway runners. .. ~] ~[12 - WELL WATER TREATMENT CLAUSE Tenant wi].l buy and use the salt supply for the water softener. Any da~nage from discontinuing use of water softene~ will be charged to the Tenants. '{~13 - BARKING DoG CI~USE Tenant agrees that if the dog's barking disturbs the neighbors, Tenant shall in~ediately remove same from premises, ~14 -. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CLAUSES RUr.~..~, REGULATIONS ~ AND SPECIAL CLAUSES TENANT (S ~ .,,'/", '~' // %1. PET CLAUSE DESCRIPTION OF PET(S) PERMITTED BY LANDLORD: Landlord agrees to allow the Tenant(s) to have the pet(s) listed above and the Tenant(s) agrees: 1. To keep pet under control at all times and not to permit pet to run loose. To immediately'clean up any messes made by pet either inside or outside the premises. To not permit pet(s) to become a nuisance or to disturb other residents. Tenant(s) agrees that if the pet(s) barking disturbs any of the neighbor, Tenant(s) must immediately remove the pet(s) from the property. To olean premises and have carpets professionally shampooed, professionally deodorized, and professionally exterminated and to provide receipts for above services at expiration of lease. To be fully responsible for any damages and legal liability caused by pet(s). All damages will be repaired and/or replaced at the expense of the Tenant(s) even though the damages exceed the pet deposit. To comply with all municipal ordinances now in effect or which may be enacted during the lease term or any extension thereof. If pet dies or is otherwise disposed of, Tenant will not acquire or replace another pet without prior written consent of Landlord. LANDLORD: MANAGING AGENT: DATE: DA~E: DATE: 'ADDITIONAL TER~4S & SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF LEA~E · AUTHORIZED OCCUPA~, T~ NOt more than ~ people will live on property. List all names here: Guests are permitted. TENANT UTILITIES Heat is: ~'~6~C~ ~ Hot Water is:.~c~ Electricity is: Cooking is: ~ Water is: Sewer is: Trash removal is: Association Fee Filter replacements Telephone is: TV Cable is: CARPET SHAMPOOING A guest is a visitor for two (2) weeks or less. COMPi%NY PHONE IqO14BER ls L°l_ 7'7 9" Tenants will have the carpets professionally shampooed at the end of the lease and must provide a receipt to Landlord. PET POLICY No pets or animals of any kind are permitted on or within the leased property except as described below: PET CLAUSE~ttached as part of this lease: '~ Yes [] No DISCLOSUllES: Landlord has made the following disclosures regarding the property, which are attached and made a part of this Lease agreement: [] Water Potability [] Septic [] TERMINATION OF LEASE Tenant agrees that a full month's rent is due for any month in which there is partial occupancy at the termination of the lease. APPLIA/qCES ;kND PERSONAL PROPERTY INCLUDED WITH PROPERTY: The appliances'below are provided for the Tenant's use. Landlord responsible for the repair or replacement of these items. Tenant must tell Landlord if any of these items are not working properly. ~ refrigerator ~ range/stove ~ dishwasher ~ garbage disposal [] washer [] dryer [] lawn mower [] freezer [] wlndow unit air conditioners (~t ) [] The appliances/items marked off below are provided for the Tenant's use. Landlord is NOT responsible for the repair or replacement of these items. If repairs are needed, Tenant may decide to repair these items at the Tenant's expense. Landlord still owns these items. Tenant must tell Landlord if any item is not working properly. Landlord has right to decide whether to remove the item: NOTICE TO QUIT FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT OR OTHER BREACH Tenant(s) Name: ~; c~a r(- Tenant's Address Leased Premises: You are hereby notified that you are in default of your obligation(s) under the lease, dated c~-/3v -dZ-- .f~.or the above premises because: Voc21'~e~dty'lz/~ka~J ~. Became oft~ default, ~ereby de~d t~t you quit, ~c~te ~d s~enaer the prope~ (select O~)t ~ ~edimely . . T~ Notice to Quit does not re~eve you of~y ofyo~ ob~gatiom ~der the Le~e, ~d is not a w~ver or foffeit~e of~y fi~t or remedy ~der Le~e, at hw, eq~ or othe~e for tbs or ~y other de~t. '"- - - . L~a~nd lo~d~y (name/title) EXHIBIT "B" IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants NO. 03-197 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, BRUCE D. FOREMAN, Esquire, certify that service of the Complaint filed to the above-captioned term and number was made by sending a certified copy of the said Complaint, by US Mail, return receipt requested and received and acknowledged on January 16, 2003. A true and correct copy of the receipt for certified mail and the domestic return receipt are attached to and made a part hereof. · Complete items 1,2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. · Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. · Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Kimberly Wagner 94 Poplar Avenue New Cumberland, PA 17070 [] gent X dressee EL F~e~ceivgd by (,~P~/n~d Na.~ lC. ~a~ of Delivery D. is delivery address differer~'rom item 1 ? [] Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: [] No 3. Service Type ~(~[] Certified Mail [] Express Mail [] Registered i-'l Return Receipt for Memhandise [] Insured Mail [] C.O.D. 4. Reetdcted Deliver,/? (Extra Fee) [] Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service febel) 7002 2030 0001 3410 0296 PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domeetic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants NO. 03-197 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, BRUCE D. FOREMAN, Esquire, certify that service of the Complaint filed to the above-captioned term and number was made by sending a certified copy of the said Complaint, by US. Mail, return receipt requested and received and acknowledged on January 16, 2003. A true and correct copy of the receipt for certified mail and the domestic return receipt are attached to and made a part hereof. r~uce D For ~ D. Fo~r a~n, Esquire · Complete items 1,2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired, · Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. · Attach this card to the back of the rnailpiece, or On the front if space permits. 1. A~le Add~sed to: Michael Neal Wagner 94 Poplar Avenue New Cumberland, PA 17070 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811, August 2001 B~jved D~ ~r~ r~ C.' Date of De ve~t, D. Is delivery address different from item 17 [] Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: [] No 3. Service Type ~.(Certified Mail [] Express Mail [] Registered [] Return Receipt for Merchandise [] Insured Mail [] C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) [] Yes 7002 2030 0001 3410 0302 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 RENEE RANERI, VS. Plaintiff KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-197 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW NOTICE TO PLEAD Renee Raneri and her attorney, Bruce D. Foreman, Esquire You are hereby notified to file a written response to the within Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you. Respectfully submitted, Date 714 Bridge Street Post Office Box 461 New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461 (717) 770-2540 Attorney for Defendants RENEE RANERI, VS. Plaintiff KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-197 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW, come the Defendants, Kimberly Wagner, Michael Neal Wagner, and Lewis Shistle, by and through their attorneys, Kline Law Office, and file the following Answer to the Plaintiff's Complaint at the above term and number, as follows: 1. Admitted on information and belief. 2. Admitted as to the residence of Defendants Kimberly Wagner and Michael Neal Wagner. Denied as to the residence of Lewis Shistle. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Denied. By way of further answer, Paragraph 14 in the Rules, Regulations and Special Clauses specifically provided as follows: "Owner reserves the use of the basement for storage and occasional sewing during the day." 9. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were advised that Plaintiff was, or characterized herself as, a professional seamstress. More specifically, Plaintiff's agent in the negotiation of the lease advised Defendants that Plaintiff had an occasional sewing job for which she might need to use the basement during the day. Defendants admit that the lease provided for payment of $150.00 per month toward the electric bill; however, the lease does not specify that such payment is "reflective of commercial sewing." 10. The allegation of this paragraph is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegation is denied. 11. Admitted that Defendants have received the notice of breach and notice of quit as contained in Exhibit "B". Defendants specifically deny that they are in breach of the lease agreement and proof is demanded. 12. Denied. On the contrary, Defendants have not violated this lease in any manner whatsoever and proof is demanded. 13. Denied, proof demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in the:ir favor and against Plaintiff. COUNTERCLAIM 14. The Defendants' responses to the allegations of the Complaint contained in Paragraphs 1 through 13 of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. 15. Plaintiff has interfered with the peaceful and qluiet enjoyment of the Defendants for the use of the leased premises on a continuing and ongoing basis, more specifically as follows: A. On November 21, 2002, Plaintiff remained in the basement until well into the evening (approximately 8:30 PM), in violation of the provision in the lease allowing her to use the premises for working "during the day." When questioned by Defendant Michael Neal Wagner, Plaintiff advised that she was "hanging out". B. On November 21, 2002, Plaintiff advised Defendants that it was her intention to move into the basement as a residence. On November 26, 2002, Defendant Michael Neal Wagner advised Plaintiff that Defendants did not desire that anyone reside in the basement. C. On November 28, 2002, Plaintiffs son, Tom Keiper, advised Defendants that they were to be evicted and that they will "make the Defendants do something wrong so that they can be evicted." D. On November 29, 2002, Plaintiffs son and son's girlfriend, Tom Keiper and Brianne Hoffner, along with two other individuads, occupied the basement during the day, turned on music loudly, and disrupted the Defendants. When Defendants complained to Plaintiff, Plaintiff advised Defendants. that the property was her house and she could have anyone and do anything at any time in the basement, and then advised Defendants that they should seek a new place to live because they did not agree with her. E. Plaintiff allowed her son and son's girlfriend, Tom Keiper and Brianne Hoffner, for a period beginning November 30 and into the month of December, 2002, to receive their mail at the address of the leased premises. As a result of the change of address confirmation submitted to the United States Postal Service, Defendants' mail was not delivered and was held at the post office. F. Plaintiff has changed all locks to the basement and has physically secured the interior door to the basement in such a manner th~tt Defendants have no access whatsoever to the electric panel box for this property. G. Plaintiff has regularly used the basement area reserved specifically for sewing during the day for socializing with friends, including her ex-husband, during all hours of the day and into the evening on numerous occasions. H. Defendants believe, and therefore, aver that Plaintiff has placed a "For Sale" sign in the front yard of the property, without any actual intention to sell the property and for the express purpose of further harassing the Defendants by interrupting their daily routine to accommodate staged "showings" of the property to fictitious prospective purchasers. I. Plaintiff has regularly entered the premises in the morning, turned on all of the lights in the basement and outside lights controlled from the basement, left the premises, leaving all of said lights on throughout the day, and returned in the evening to turn off said lights, as well as left vents open in the basement to require additional heating, for no legitimate reason whatsoever other than to intentionally increase the Defendants' electric bill. 16. In furtherance of Plaintiffs intention to establish a residence in the basement of the property, and based upon the noises and sounds incidental to construction that have occurred in the basement, it is believed, and therefore averred, that Plaintiff' has undertaken specific actions to establish the basement as her residence, in direct violation of the reservation maintained in the lease agreement. 17. Plaintiff has failed to pay to Defendants the sum of $60.00 toward their electric bill, as is required by the Lease. 18. Plaintiff has undertaken a specific, intentional, and malicious course of action which serves no legitimate purpose whatsoever other than to harass the Defendants and attempt to drive the Defendants from the leased premises, violating their quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the leased premises. 19. As a direct result of Plaintiffs intentional actions, resulting in a breach of her obligations under the lease agreement, Defendants have advised Plaintiff that all rent payments will be held in escrow until such time as Plaintiff has demonstrated that she will cease and desist from her intentional course of action. 20. As a direct result of Plaintiffs intentional and malicious actions, Defendants are entitled to punitive damages and attomeys fees. WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff in an amount to be determined for compensatory damages for the violation of their quiet enjoyment of the leased premises and for additional expenses incurred by the Defendants as a direct result of Plaintiffs intentional and malicious actions, and for punitive damages as a result of Plaintiffs intentional and malicious actions thereby, together with attorneys fees, costs and such other relief as this Court may deem proper. Respectfully submitted, DATE 714 Bridge Sm:et Post Office Box 461 New Cumberland, PA 17070-0461 (717) 770-2540. Attorney for Defendants VERIFICATION We verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer and Counterclaim are true and correct. We understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date Date MICHAEL ~IEAL WAGNER ~ ' Date CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I served a tree and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and Counterclaim upon Plaintiff by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre- paid on the ~ day of February, 2003, from New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: Bruce D. Foreman, Esquire 4409 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for Renee Raner/ ROBERT P. KLiunr:, r~o~tt~sr, r 714 Bridge Street Post Office Box 461 New Curnbeflancl, PA 17070-0461 (717) 770-2540 Attorney for Defendants M/Civ. Lil/Raneri-PlaintiWs Response to Defendants' Counterclaim RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : : NO. 03-197 CIVIL TERM : CIVIL ACTION - LAW PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' COUNTERCLAIM 14. Plaintiff's Complaint, paragraphs 1 through 13 inclusive, are incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set forth. 15. Plaintiff denies that she has interfered with Defendants' peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the leased premises on a continuing and on-going basis, or on any other basis, and more specifically responds as follows: A. It is admitted that on or about November 21, 2002, Plaintiff remained in the basement past dark, however, to the extent that the same., is not a legal conclusion and requires response, it is denied that the same was in violation of the lease term. Further, Plaintiff denies that Plaintiff advised Defendant that she was "hanging out", but rather, she was organizing storage in the basement. Plaintiff acted in no manner to interrupt, interfere with or violate Defendants' peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the leased premises; B. Plaintiff did not, on November 21, 2002, or at any other time, advise that it was her intention to move into the basement as her residence. C. On November 28, 2002, Plaintiff's son. Tom Keiper, Plaintiffs son's fianc6 wanted to remove some items which Plaintiff stored for tlhem in the basement and, at the request of Plaintiff, her son, Tom Keiper, gave a courtesy call to Defendant, Michael Neal Wagner, before going to the basement to retrieve the stored items. During the telephone call, Defendant Michael Neal Wagner began screaming at Plaintiff's son, Tom Keiper, began threatening to sue Plaintiff and advised Plaintiff's son, Tom Keiper, that he had friends in high places and Defendants' would live at Plaintiff's premises for a year without paying rent. Defendant, Michael Neal Wagner was screaming so loud on the telephone that others in the room, including Plaintiff and Plaintiffs son's fianc6 could hear the threats Defendant was making. Defendant, Michael Neal Wagner asked to speak 'to Plaintiff and Plaintiff's son responded by saying, "Sir, you are very out of control and I will not let you upset my mother like that. When you calm down, you can talk to her." Due to Defendant's abuse during the telephone conversation, neither Plaintiff nor any representative of the Plaintiff appeared at the house that day. D. On November 29, 2002, the Friday following Thanksgiving, Plaintiff's son, Tom Keiper, and Plaintiffs son's finance, Brianne Hoffner, and two others went to the basement and retrieved personal property. Neither Tom Keiper nor Brianne Hoffner, nor any of the other persons in the basement were loud or disruptive nor did any individual do anything abusive or derogatory toward Defendants. E. For a period of time, Tom Keiper and Brianne Hoffner did receive mail at the leased premises. When Defendant, Michael Neal Wagner, complained about the same, this practice was discontinued. F. It is admitted that Plaintiff has changed locks to the basement so that the same cannot be accessed by Defendants, however, the same did not occur until Defendants began to tell Plaintiffs about things stored in the basement, damage began to occur to items in the basement and Defendants were making threats to Plaintiff. It was out of fear for her safety when she was in the basement and the security of the basement that the said locks were changed. Further, the lease reserved the right to the basement to Plaintiff. G. It is denied that Plaintiff regularly or at any time socialized in the basement, but rather the basement use has been limited to those uses reserved in the lease; it is admitted that on November 1, 2002, while Plaintiff was sewing in the basement, Plaintiff's former husband stopped at the house to retrieve some personal items which he had not removed from the house and to drop off some legal documents to Plaintiff and pick up a legal document from the Plaintiff. Plaintiff's ex-husband remained in the house for a period of less than fifteen (15) minutes. Further, Plaintiff has not socialized with others, during daytime or evening hours in the basement. H. Plaintiff admits that Plaintiff has placed a "for sale" sign in the yard of the house, which does not violate the lease, and same is modified by actual intent to sell the property. I. Plaintiff does not regularly enter the premises in the morning and turn on the lights and leave; to the contrary; to the contrary, Plaintiff has only gone early in the morning to the premises on one occasion, shortly before Christmas, to finish sewing curtains for her mother. Plaintiff has never, as a course of conduct, turned on the lights in the basement and left. All further averments of paragraph 15 of Defendants' Counterclaim, to the extent that the same are not legal conclusions and require response, are denied and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. 16. To the extent that paragraph 16 is not a legal conclusion and requires response, the same is denied; by way of further response, it is specifically denied that Plaintiff has taken any action to establish a residence in the basement of the property or established the basement as her residence. 17. It is admitted that Plaintiff has failed to pay Defendants the sum of Sixty and 00/100 ($60.00) Dollars towards their electric bill but, in further response thereto, the same is because Plaintiffs have constructively evicted Plaintiff from the basement and have not allowed her access or peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the same. 18. To the extent that paragraph 18 is not a legal conclusion and requires response, the same is denied and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 19. To the extent that paragraph 19 is not a legal conclusion and requires response, the same is denied and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 20. To the extent that paragraph 20 is not a legal conclusion and requires response, the same is denied and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands that Defendants Counterclaim be dismissed and judgment be entered as set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint. Date: ~ - ~' ~ ,2003 By: NICHOLAS & FOREMAN, P.C. .Bruce D. Foreman, Esquire ~- ' · Atty. ID #21193 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1709 (717) 236-9391 Attorneys for Plaintiff RENEE RANERI Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : : NO. 03-197 CIVIL TERM : CIVIL ACTION - LAW VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities. Date:~ c>~'~ ~, 2003 R'~fl~e Ranefi RENEE RANERI Petitioner/Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Respondent/Defendants COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 05-I97 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION., LAW MOTION TO COMPEl, AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Renee Raneri, by and through her attorneys, Bruce D. Foreman, Esquire and Foreman & Foreman, PC, and request this Honorable Court compel Defendants to answer interrogatories, and in support thereof, avers as follows: 1. Petitioner is the Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter. 2. Respondents are the Defendants in the above~captioned matter. 3. On or about March 19, 2003, three sets of interrogatories were served on Defendants, by mailing the same to their attorney, Robert P. Kline, Esquire; a request was made that the same be answered within the time limits provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. A true and correct copy of the transmittal letter aforesaid is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. 4. Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure require answer to interrogatories within thirty (30) days which would have required answers to the instant interrogatories by April 28, 2003. 5. Despite the fact that the time for answer has elapsed and despite the fact that repeated requests for answers to interrogatories have been made, to date, no answers to interrogatories have been received. WHEREFORE, Petitioner/Plaintiff compelling the answers to interrogatories. Date: c~ff_ e~,_ t ,2003 respectfully requests that an Order be issued By: Atty. ID il21193 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1709 (717) 236-9391 Attorneys for Plaintiff RENEE RANERI Petitioner/Plaintiff VS. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Respondent/Defendants COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 05-197 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Pleading are tn~e and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date:-~ '" ~'-0.~ ,2003 _~~_.)ueJ~ne~~~L~ BRUCE D. FOREMAN JEFF FOREMAN C1..[ARLES REES BROWN JAMES L. WALSH LAW OFFICES FOREMAN& FOREMAN, P.C. 4409 N O R '1'}..{ F R O NT S 'I"R E }5 T HARRISBURG, PA 17110-1709 March 19, 2003 TELEPH(-)NE (717) 236-9391 FAX (717) 236-6602 E-MAIL bruce~foreman-foreman.com ieff.~ foreman-foreman.corn charlcs(~ foreman- I'oreman.co m Robert P. Kline, Esquire 714 Bridge Street PO Box 461 New Cumberland, PA 17070 Re~ Renee Raneri vs. Kimberly Wagner, Michael Neal Wagner and Lewis Shistle Dear Attorney Kline: Please find enclosed three sets of Interrogatories, one to each of the named Defendants, for answer in the above-captioned matter. Please comply with the time limit for response as set forth in the Rules of Civil Procedure. Very truly yours, BDF.mar Enclosures Cc: Renee Raneri (w/o encl) Brace 12). Foreman EXHIBIT RENEE P, ANERI Petitioner/Plaintiff Vs. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Respondent/Defendants COURT OF CO~MON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 05-197 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW ORDER AND NOW, this Z-~" day of t'~) ~ , 2003, upon consideration of Petitioner/Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, Defendants Kimberly Wagner, Michael Neal Wagner, and Lewis Shistle are each ORDERED to answer outstanding interrogatories served on them through their attorney, Robert 17. Kline, Esquire, within thirty (30) days of service of this Order. BY THE COURT: /J/ RENEE RANERI Plaintiff VS. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 03-197 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Bruce D. Foreman, Esquire certify that service of the Court Order, directing Defendants to answer outstanding Interrogatories was served on counsel for Defendants, Robert P. Kline, Esquire, on June :3, 2003, by certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of the PS Form :3811 card is attached as Exhibit A. By 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 236-9391 ID #21193 Attorney for Plaintiff Sworn to and subscrib¢4t this 't/i~t-- dayof ~ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ,2003. I NOTARIAL SEAL M(CHELE A. RENEKER, Notary Public City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County !_._.My. Commission Exp~es ~arch 17, 2007 · ,COrTWlea~ Itmw~ 1, 2, m~l 3. ~Jeo oon'Nglgl~ i~m 4 tf Restricted Delivery is desired. · Pt~ff your name and address on the reverse ~o that we can return the card to you. · Attach this cad to the back of the mailpieca, or on the front if space permits. 1. ~ Addressed to: [] Ageet If YES, enter daiivery address below: I'1 No Certified Mail [] Express Mail Registered r-I Return Receipt for Merchandl# [] Insured Mail [] C.O.D. 7002 2030 0001 3410 0524 EXHIBIT "A" RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff VS. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND cOUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. o3-197 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW ) ) ' RE UEST FOR ADMISSIONS PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS 0 Denied as stated; Plaintiff believes she began to reside at the stated property in mid-April, 2oo3. 2. Denied as stated; Plaintiff believes the proper~ was removed from the market later, during the first week of April, 2oo3. 3. Denied as stated; Plaintiff believes she removed the For Sale sign late , during the first week of April, 2003. 4. Denied as stated; to the contrary, prior to the execution of the lease, Renee Raneri informed Barbara Writh that she would be using the basement at 94 Poplar Road, New Cumberland, for sewing from time to time, sometimes not at all for a week or weeks and sometimes every week for a week or weeks. Renee Raneri never indicated that her sewing would be restricted to one to two days per month. 5. Admitted. Date: July 24, 2003 By: FOREMAN & FOREMAN~ P.C. Atty. ID #21193 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 1711o-17o9 (717) 236-9391 Attorneys for Plaintiff RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff VS. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. o3-197 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW VERIFICATION I, RENEE RANERI, verify that the statements made in foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: July~,,~ 2003 R'~NEE RANERI RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff KIMBERLY WAGNER, MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER, and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-197 CIVIL ACTION - LAW PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Cara E. Gruszecki, Esquire and Foreman & Foreman, PC, counsel for Renee Raneri, Plaintiff in the above action respectfully represents that: I. The above-captioned action is at issue. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is $10,745.00, together with interest, late fees and costs of suit. The amount of Defendant's counterclaim is yet to be determined. The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays this Honorable Court appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Respectfully Submitted, FOREMAN & FOREMAN, PC BY: Cara E. ~ruszecki, Esquire PA Identification # 89229 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 236-9391 RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff vii. KIMBERLY WAGNER, MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER, and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-197 CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Cara E. Gruszecki, Esquire hereby certify that on the Id-~'h day of ~bY'~/~Z~f~- ,2003 1 have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators by depositing same in the United States Mail, First-Class, Postage Pre-Paid, addressed as follows: Robert P. Kline, Esquire 714 Bridge Street New Cumberland, PA 17110 Attorney for Defendants FOREMAN & FOREMAN, PC PA Identification # 89229 4409 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 236-9391 RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff vi. KIMBERLY WAGNER, MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER, and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-197 CIVIL ACTION - LAW ORDER OF COURT ~'~'~-'/, 2003, in consideration of the AND NOW, this ' ~/ day of foregoing petition, ~'~/~t'~~Esquire, /~ Esquire, and , Esquire are appointed arbitrators in the above- captioned action as prayed for. BY THE COURT: RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff VS. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW KIMBERLY WAGNER, : NO 03-197 MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER, : and LEWIS SHISTLE : Defendants : OATH Constitution of the United States and the Constitut~of~h~o~nwea~ a~ t~ we will discharge the duties of our office with fidel?/)~///l~ ~- ~.~ MURREL R. WALTERS, III, ESQ., Chairman GI~RD R~DS, ESQ, AWARD We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.} We find on the Complaint in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendants in the amount of $3,150.00, less set-off of $1,550.00 for a net award of $1,6_00./~. We find on the Counter-Claim, in favor of the Defendants/~d aga~6~ the Plaintiff in the amount of $240.00. ~ · / / / ~// Each party to bear their own costs. ~/~~.____....~ Date of Hearing: February 16, 2004 Date of A~rd: February 16, 2004 MURREL R. WALTERS, III, ESQ., Chairman NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD red upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their ~ appeal: onotary Deputy RENEE RANERI, Plaintiff VS. KIMBERLY WAGNER and MICHAEL NEAL WAGNER and LEWIS SHISTLE, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-197 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW PRAECIPE TO THEPROTHONOTARY: Please mark the above-captioned matter settled, discontinued, and withdrawn, with prejudice. Date ~B~UCE ]~. FO]~EMAN, ESQUIRE Foreman & Foreman, P.C. 4409 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for Plaintiff Date ROBERT P. KLINE, ESQUIRE Kline Law Office 714 Bridge Street P.O. Box 461 New Cumberland, PA 17070 Attorney for Defendants