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COMMONW'ALTH O' PENNSYLVANIA
COUItT OF COMMON PLEAS
NOTICE OF APPEAL
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NOTICE OF APPEAL AuJc{s~ ~O. ~03
Notice is gMon that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeol from the judgment rendered by the Distrid Justice on the
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If appellant was CLAIMANT (see Pa. R.cP.JP. No.
1001 (6) in action before District Justice, he MUST
FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after
filing his NOTICE of APPEAL.
Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.c.P.J.P. No. 1001 (7) in action before District Justice.
IF NOT USED, detach from ccpy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee).
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon
Nwne 01 appe!Iee(S!
, appellee(.), ta file a complaint in this appeal
(Common Plea. No.
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Signahxe 01 appe//sIlt or his ._ or agent
RULE: To
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(1) You are nolified that a rule i. hereby entered upon you ta file a c""",,,in! in this appeal within twenty (20) day. ofter the date of
service of this rule upon you by personal so<vice or by certified or registered maiL
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of service of this rule if so<vice was by mail is the date of mailing.
Date:
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AOPC 312-90
COURT FILE TO BE FILED WITH PROTHONOTARY
PROOF OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL AND RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
(This proal 01 service MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER liling the notice 01 appeal, Check applicable boxes)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF . S5
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served
o a copy oj the Notice ot Appeal, Common Pleas No, upon the District Justice designated therein on
(date 01 service). 0 by personal service 0 by (certiiled) (registered) mail, sender's
receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, _~ ,~.~_ ~~____~___~. _, on
____~__ .'_ 0 by personal service 0 by (certified) (registered) mail, sender's receipt attached hereto,
o and further that I served the Rule to File a Complaint accompanying the above Notice of Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom
the Rule was addressed on 0 by personal service 0 by (certified) (registered)
mail. sender's receipt attached hereto
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NOTICE OF JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
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PLAINTIFF:
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1812 CARLISLE
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Address: 400 BRIDGE STREET
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NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
Telephone: (717) 774-5989 17070
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DONNA L. RHOADS
1812 CARLISLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
'POPE, EDWARD/ANDREA
724 HARDING STREET
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
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Docket No.: CV- 0000244 - 03
Date Filed: 5/30/03
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THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
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Judgment was entered against: (Name)
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(Date of Judgment)
7/22/0'"
o Defendants are jointly and sa\(erally liable>
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ANY PART\[ HAS THE FlIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
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MUST INCLUDE A COpy OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT JUSTICES, IF THE JUDGMENT HOLDER
ELECTS TO ENTER THE JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALL FURTHER PROCESS MUST COME FROM THE COURT
OF COMMON PLEAS AND NO FURTHER PROCESS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT JUSTICE.
UNLESS THE JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE JUDGMENT MAY FILE
A REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF SATISFACTION WITH THE DISTRICT JUSTICE IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR PAYS IN FULL, SETTLES,
OR OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH THE JUDGMENT.
(Date & Time)
Amount of Judgment
Judgment Costs
Interest on Judgment
Attorney Fees
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I certify that this is a true and correct copy of the record of the proceedings containing the judgment.
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My commission expires first Monday of January, 2008
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirm that I served '
1'3" a copy 01 the Notice 01 Appeal, Common Pleas No. o:3~~I",,<:;" ,L. upon the District Justice designated therein on
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o and lurlher that I served the Rule to File a Complaint accompanying the above Notice 01 Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NOTICE OF APPEAL
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
FROM
DISTRICT JUSTICE JUDGMENT
COMMON PUAS No. 03 f./()'tl. . . /
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NOTICE OF APPEAL A-~~~ '0, ~003
Notice is gi- that the appellant has filed in the above Caurt af Cammon Pleas an appeal from the judgment , d by the District J",lice an the
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Thi> Notice of Appeal, when recei-=l by the District Justice, will operole as a
SUPERSEDEAS ta the judgment far possession in this case.
Signature of ProIhonofiiiY ex Deputy
" appellant was CLAIMANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.P. No.
tOOt (6) in action before District Justice, he MUST
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FILE A COMPLAINT within twenty (20) days after
filing his NOTICE of APPEAL.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section at fOrm to be used ONLY when appeflant was DEFENDANT (see Pa. R.C.P.J.p. No. 100 1 (7) in action before District Justice.
IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appeIfee).
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon
Name of _Iee(SI
. appellee(s), ta file a complaint in thi> appeal
(Cammon Pleas No.
) within twenty (20) days after service of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros.
RULE: To
SigJature of ~_ or his attorney or agent
Name of _sl
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(I) Voo are nofified that a rule is hereby entered upan you 10 file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20)-days after the dale of
service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail
(3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of mailing.
(2) If you do not file a complaint within thi> fime, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
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Law Offices of Susan K. Pickford
3344 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)612-1660
ID # 43903
DONNA RHOADS
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs
NO. .) () 0 3- 0 '( 0 ? G,
EDWARD POPE and
ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
ACTION - CIVIL
NOTICE
Your have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take action within (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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, P A 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6200
DONNA RHOADS
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs
NO.
EDWARD POPE and
ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
ACTION - CIVIL
COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
Plaintiff, by her attorney, Susan K. Pickford, Esquire, demand damages of the
defendants herein upon causes of action whereof the following are statements:
I. Plaintiff was the leasee of the residential property located at 1702 Chowning
Way, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070 from August 1,2001 until April 1,
2003.
2. Defendants were the owners and lessors of said residential property during all
times relevant to this complaint. Defendants reside at 724 Harding Street, New
Cumberland, PA 17070.
3. The subject property is located in Cumberland County.
4. On or about August 1, 2001 the parties entered into a lease for a one year term. (A
copy of said lease is attached hereto as Exhibit A)
5. At the time of the lease agreement Plaintiff paid a security deposit per the
agreement of $850.00.
6. On or about August 1, 2002, the parties entered into a supplemental lease for the
period August 1, 2002 through April 1, 2003. (A copy of said supplemental lease
is attached hereto as Exhibit B).
7. Plaintiff moved out of the leased property on March 31, 2003 at the end of the
lease period.
8. Plaintiff presented the leased property to the Defendants at walk through in a
clean condition with only minor damage.
9. Plaintiff offered to repair the minor damage at the time of the walk through but
was told by Defendants not to bother.
10. Defendants failed to return the security deposit to Plaintiff within 30 days of
March 31, 2003.
11. Defendants failed to provide Plaintiff with an itemized list of damages as
deducted from the security deposit paid within 30 days of March 31, 2003.
12. On or about May 1,2003, Plaintiff had neither received a letter alleging damage
to the property nor an itemized list of damages deducted from the balance due her.
13. On or about May 14, 2003 Plaintiff sent a registered letter to Defendants
requesting the return of her security deposit.
14. On or about May 21, 2003, Plaintiff received a letter from Defendants' attorney
indicating for the first time that the security deposit would be applied to alleged
damages. Reference was made to a letter of notice from Defendants within the 30
days but none has been produced to date. Plaintiff never received said letter.
15. Defendants knowingly misrepresented and exaggerated the damages to the leased
property .
16. Defendants include in their alleged damages expenses for aesthetic repair and
normal wear and tear.
COUNT I
FAILURE TO RETURN SECURITY DEPOSIT
PURSUANT TO 68 P.S. 250.512
17. The averments contained in paragraphs 1 through 16 are incorporated herein.
18. Defendants have failed to comply with provisions of the Pennsylvania Landlord
Tenant Act of 1951 as amended in 1972 requiring return of security deposit within 30
days of surrender of the premises or in the alternative, providing within 30 days an
itemized list of damages to be assessed against the deposit.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand double damages in the amount of$1700.00.
COUNT II
VIOLATION OF PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND
CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
19. The averments contained in paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein.
20. Defendants are alleging damages for repairs that were not made to the premises
prior to its eventual sale.
21. Defendants have exaggerated the extent of damages to the kitchen floor and have
assessed damages for complete replacement as opposed to repair.
22. Plaintiff offered to make repairs to the minor damage and Defendants told her not
to bother.
23. Defendants have assessed as damages expenses to make aesthetic upgrades to the
premises do to normal wear and tear.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand damages of Defendants herein for treble damages
of $2,750.00, Plaintiff's costs and attorney's fees.
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the petitioner as designated in the present action and that the facts and
statements contained in the above Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of IS
Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LEASE
THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL LEASE. EACH TENANT SHOULD :R.EAD THIS
LEASE CAREFULLY. EACH TENANT SHOULD. NOT SIGN THIS LEASE UNT::::,
EACH TENANT UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE AGREEMENTS IN THIS LEASE.
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NAMES OF L.Aln>LORD AND TENANT
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2 . LEASED PROPERTY
The leased property is the place that Landlord agrees ~c'
lease to tenant. The leased property is:
3. STARTING AND ENDING DATES OF LEASE AGREEMENT
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4. RENT
The amount of rent is: $ ~73. 00 each month
Tenant agrees to pay the monthly rent in a,dvance on or
before the ~ day of each month. Landlord does not have tl)
ask (make demand upon) tenant to pay the rent. Tenant agree:;'
to pay rent by first class mail postage prepaic. or in person 1.0
landlord at the p~ace specified by landlord.
Tenant agrees to pay a late charge of $~QQ per day :1:'
tenant does not pay the rent on time. If tenar.,t mails the rel It
to laridlord, ,the date of payment will be the date the letter :s
postmarked.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Tenant agrees to pay a security deposit of $~()()O
Tenant agrees to pay the security depo~it to landlord
before the lease starts and before landlord gives possessio::J of
the leased property to tenant.
Landlord can take money from the security deposit to pay
for any damages caused by tenant, tenant's family and tenant'~
guests. Landlord may take the security deposit to pay ;:or anI
unpaid rent. '
EX~',blt A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AGREEMENT
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Tenant: .i:::JoAJIV~ PII-t'i-1-d S.
Leased Premises: I ? () ~ :ro .s ,'0.4 C.Ae> """.d..J 1 ~y
Starting Date of Lease: cr - I;.. 0 I
Ending Date of Lease: Cf - / - 0 ~
1. Tenant agrees to keep the leased premises clean and I,itter-free. Tenant
agrees to obey all trash removal and recycling regulations.
2. Lau10rd agrees to have msUIllllCe on the building and landlord's property at
the leased premises. Landlord will not keep insurance on tenant's own ploperiy. Tenant
agrees that tenant is responsible for the property oftenant's family and the property of
tenant's guests.
3. Tenant agrees that tenant is in control of the entire leased premises. tenant
agrees that landlord and landlord's representatives have the right to come upon the leased
premises to inspect, to do repairs and maintenance and to show the property to others.
Landlord and tenant agrees that this SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AGREEMENT is part of the lease between landlord and tenant
Date: 7- / '-/-0 /
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After taking out for damages and unpaid rent, landlol:'d
agrees to sel1d to tenant any security deposit money left OVI!l',
Landlord will send the remaining security deposit money to
tenant no later than 30 days after the J,ease ends and terian1~
leaves. Landlord also agrees to send to tenant a written list
of damages and amounts of money taken from the security ,
deposit.. '
Tenant agrees to give landlord a written forwarding
address when tenant leaves and the lease ends.
Tenant may not use the security deposit as payment of th~,
last month's rent.
6 . LUmLORD' S D1J'1'r AT TBB STUT 01' TBB LllASlII
Landlord agrees to give tenant possession of the lElased
property on the starting date of the lease. The lease will
start even if landlord cannot g.ive tenant possession of th.e
leased property because the prior tenant is still in the leased
property or the leased property is damaged. II' I.ANDLORD CAlmO'X'
GIVB TI1f.Uft' POSSBSSIOR, TIDIAHT DOBS NOT BAVB '1'0 PAY RlINT tJlrt:u,
DB DAY t,AIl'DLORD QIVBS POSSISSIOJI 01' TBI I.1IIASBD PROPIRTT TO
TII1QIfl' .
7 . J>>llIAQI '1'0 IoUSBD noPDTY
Tenant agrees to notify landlord immediately if the leased
property is damaged by fire or any other cause. Tenallt agree"
to nofity landlord if there is any condition in the lealled.
Pl:'operty that could damage the leased property or harm tenant
or others. If tenant cannot live in the whole leased property
because it is damaged or destroyed, tenant may:
1) live in the undamaged part of the leased property and
pay less rent until the leased property is repaired.
011.
2) end the lease and leave the leased property.
Tenant agrees that if the leased property is damaged ox'
destroyed and tenant ends the lease, landlord has no further
responsibility to tenant.
8 . IHSURANCB
Landlord agrees to have insurance on the building where
the leased property is located. Tenant's own 'prbperty j.s not
insured by landlord's insurance. Tenant is responsible for
tenant's own property that is located in the leased property.
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9 . TUNSPBItS BY TJIlIIAft
Tenant agrees not to transrer this lease to anyone else
without the written permission of landlord.
Tenant agrees not to lease all or any part of the leased
property to anyone else without the written consent of:
landlord. Tenant agrees that if tenant transfers thil!1 lease or
leases all or a part of the leased property to another', tenar)l:~
has broken this lease. '
10. RBIPONSIBILX'1'Y roll DAJD,QB TO PROPD'l'Y OR nfJURT TO PIIOPI:,lil
Landlord is responsible for all damage to property or
injury to people that is the fault of landlord or people
employed by landlord at the leased property. 'I'enant is
responsible for all damage to the leased property and injury tc
people caused by tenant, tenant's family or guests.,
Tenant agrees that landlord is not responsible to l;enant r
tenant's family or guests, for damage or injury caused by watel:',
snow or ice that comes on the leased property ~tnless landlord
was at fault. '
11 . US. 01' LBASBD PROPBllTY
Tenant agrees to use the leased property c1nly as a
residence.' Tenant agrees to obey all federal, state and local
laws and regulations when using the leased property. Tenant
aHrees not to store any flammable or dangerous things in or
around the leased property.
Tenant agrees not to do anything in or around the :\,ellls,!!d.
property which could harm anyone or damage any property.
Tenant agrees that tenant will not. allow more than -
people to live in the leased property without the written
permission of landlord.
12 . ' RULU.um UGOLA'rIONS
Tenant agrees to obey all rUles and regulations for the
leased property. 'If tenant breaks any rules 01" regulations f:>;~
the leased property, tenant breaks this lease.
13 . LANDLORD'S RXGHT TO Pl1'1' A MORTGAGB OR TID LIlASBD PROPERTY.
Tenant agrees that landlord has the right to put a
mortgage on the leased property. I f landlord has a tn:)rtgagE> O::l.
the leased property now, or if landlord gets a mortgage latel: r
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tenant agrees that this lease is lower in right to the mortgage,
that the landlord has put on the leased property.
14 . CAD Olr LDSml I'ROPDTY
Tenant is responsible for, and will take good care of, the
leased property and all of the property "in and around t:he
leased property. Tenant agrees to pay for any damage which :i.B
the fault of tenant, tenant's family and tenant's guests.
Tenant agrees to move out artd give back the lea.sed property to
landlord when the lease ends.
15 . LAllDLOJU)' S RIGHT TO DTJUl LDSBD PROPDTY
Tenant agrees that landlord and people working for
landlord may go into the leased property at "reasonable times.
Landlord and people working for landlord may in,spect, make
repairs, do maintenance, and show the leased property to
others. '
16 . unLITY SDVJ:CllS
Landlord and tenant agree to pay for the charges for
utilities and services supplied to the leased property, as
follows:
,
Charge or Service. Paid By. .
Television Cable 7<N~
Electric to Property *AJo,j-!-
Water Service .,.....4JDM f'"
Natural Gas /JI A
Refuse Collection 1...,,j.J b.~
Lawn Maintenance, )...."'.1 ,l"...J.
Snow and Leaf Removal ,L-.JJ.L......I.
Water Softener Charges ~
Sewer Charges ltJ....4,(ol!...././..
Condominium Fee 1-~<! 1.= -
Homeowner's Association Fee t..",.iL",~:l -------
Parking Fee ...4.14 , ._.
Pest Control Charges L_~dJ....",J '--
Other: ~.... + 1114- 7':0. holl!. s" '".....)0.01...( ,
WI,..j... ttMI..A E/t"d''s 4JH~ ~~"" ..'''-.I,....';
Landlord has the right to turn off service to the leased
property in order to make repairs or to do maintenance.
1 7 . WHAT JD.PI'IHS IIr TKlIlUf'r BRDltS ANY AQRKBKlRTS IN 'rRXS L!l:A;!)]~
When tenant does not do something that tenant has C1greed
to do. tenant breaks this lease.
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If tenant breaks this lease, tenant may lose tenant's
security deposit.
If tenant breaks this lease, landlord also can sue tenan:
for other expenses and may go to court, to remove tenant from
the leased property.
If there is only one tenant on this lease" then the:
landlord can only sue one tenant for that tenant's breaking the
agreements made in this lease.
If there is more than one tenant, then the landlord carl
sue all tenants together as a group.
Tenant breaks this lease if tenant:
1) Does not pay rent or other charges to landlord on
time
2) Leaves the leased property for good without the
landlord's permission before the end of the lease
3)
lease
Does not leave the leased property at the end of tho"
4) Does not do all of the things that tenant agreed to
do in this lease
If tenant breaks the lease, each tenant ag:::ees to g'ive U'"
the right to have a notice to leave, also known as a Notice tc
Quit. This means that the landlord may file a lawsuit in court
asking for a court order evicting each tenant f:::om the leased
property without giving each tenant Notice to Quit first.
Landlord does not have the right to throw tenant but of the
leased property. The landlord can only evict tenant by court
action.
The landlord does not have the right to sue in court for
eviction unless a tenant has broken the agreements in this
lease. Even though each tenant is giving up Notice to Quit,
each tenant will have a change in court to have a judge deci.dH
on landlord's claim for eviction.
If tenant breaks the lease agreement, the landlord may 8ue
each tenant in court:
1)
damages
lease.
To collect overdue rent, late charges and money
caused by tenant's breaking the agreements in the
2)
To get the leased property back (eviction).
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LBASB
THIS IS A RBSIDBN"1'IAL LEASE. BACH TBNANT SHOULD READ THrS
LBASE CARBPULLY. BACH TBNANT SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS LEASH UNTIl.,
BACH TIINAN'l' UNDBRSTANDS ALL 01' THB AGRBBMBN'l'S IN THIS LBASE.
1 . NAMES 01' LANDLORD AND TBNANT
Name of the Landlord: Ed.w;:,~ Q~J 1::::]:'" I~ p-
Name (s) of the Tenant (s): __Ah4 __
2 . LEASED PROPBRTY
The leased property is the place that Landlord agrees te>
lease to tenant. The leased property is:
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01' LEASB AGRBBMBN'l'
3.
STAATING AND ENDING DATBS
This lease starts on 6'3'-0/-o.::t
This lease ends on 0 t,I - t!:J I - t!) S
4 . RBNT
The amount of rent is: $ ~Oc:l. DC> each month
Tenant agrees to pay the monthly rent in advance on or
before the ::t :sr day of each month. Landlord does not have to
ask (make demand upon) tenant to pay the rent. Tenant agrees.
to pay rent by first class mail postage prepaid or in person t;:,
landlord at the place specified by landlord.
Tenant agrees to pay a late charge of $ ..:L.Po per day if
tenant does not pay the rent on time. If tenant mails the rent:
to landlord, the date of payment will be the date the l.etter i;
postmarked.
5. SBCURITY DBPOSIT
Tenant agrees to pay a seCurity deposit of $ AlA
Tenant agrees to pay the security deposit to landlord
before the lease starts and before landlord gives possession Cof.
the leased property to tenant.
Landlord can take money from the security deposit to pay
for any damages caused by tenant, tenant's family and tenant'E
guests. Landlord may take the security deposit to pay for any
unpaid rent.
Eih! bit 0
Landlord:
SINGLB FAMILY RBSIDENCB AGREEMENT
Ed<.o.J~ I aN' AAlcI~",.. ro~
Tenant:
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Leased Premises:
Starting Date of Lease: 08-0/-0.),
Ending Date of Lease: 6q - of - 0 J
1. Tenant agrees that tenant will remove the snow and
ice from the sidewalks within a reasonable tim(~. Tenant agre ~s
to obey all snow and ice removal regulations.
2. Tenant agrees that tenant will mow the lawn and keel
the landscaping in a neat condition.
3. Tenant agrees to keep the leased premises clean anr.:,
litter-free. Tenant agrees to obey all trash removal and
recycling regulations.
4. Landlord agrees to have insurance on the building and
landlord's property at the leased premises. Landlord will net.
keep insurance on tenant's property. Tenant a9rees that tenant
is responsible for tenant's own property. Tenant agrees that
tenant is responsible for the property of tenant's family and
the property of tenant's guests.
5. Tenant agrees that tenant is in control of the entire
leased premises. Tenant agrees that landlord and landlord's
representatives have the right to come upon the leased premisEs
to inspect, to do repairs and maintenance and to show the
property to others.
Landlord and tenant agree that this SINGL!!: FAMILY
RESIDENCE AGREEMENT is part of the lease between landlord and
tenant.
Date: H ~F))~~....,
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After taking out for damages and unpaid rent, landlord
agrees to send to tenant any security deposit money left over.
Landlord will send the remaining security deposit money to
tenant no later than 30 days after the lease ends and tenant
leaves. Landlord also agrees to send to tenant a written list
of damages and amounts of money taken from the security
deposit.
Tenant agrees to give landlord a written forwarding
address when tenant leaves and the lease ends.
Tenant may not use the security deposit as payment of th:,
last month's rent.
6. LANDLORD'S DUTY AT TBB START OF TBB LBASE
Landlord agrees to give tenant possession of the leased
property on the starting date of the lease. The lease will
start even if landlord cannot give tenant possession of the
leased property because the prior tenant is still in the leas~d
property or the leased property is damaged. IF LANDLORD CANNQT
GIW TIlNAN'T POSSBSSION, TBNANT DOBS NOT HAW TO PAY RENT tl'N'l'I!
THE DAY LANDLORD GIVBS POSSBSSION OF THB LEASED PROPERTY TO
TENANT .
7 . DAMACD TO LBASBD PROPBRTY
Tenant agrees to notify landlord irmnediately if the leas!:d
property is damaged by fire or any other cause. Tenant agree.
to nofity landlord if there is any condition in the leased
property that could damage the leased property or harm tenant
or others. If tenant cannot live in the whole leased property
because it is damaged or destroyed, tenant may:
1) live in the undamaged part of the leased property ar'd
pay less rent until the leased property is repaired.
OR
2) end the lease and leave the leased property.
Tenant agrees that if the leased property is damaged or
destroyed and tenant ends the lease, landlord has no further
responsibility to tenant.
S . INSURANCE
Landlord agrees to have insurance on the building where
the leased property is located. Tenant's ownprbperty i.1> not
insured by landlord's insurance. Tenant is responsible for
tenant's own property that is located in the leased property.
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9. TRANSI'BRS BY TBNANT
Tenant agrees not to transfer this lease to anyone else
without the written permission of landlord.
Tenant agrees not to lease all or any part of the leased
property to anyone else without the written consent of
landlord. Tenant agrees that if tenant transfers this lease or
leases all or a part of the leased property to another, tenanj'~
has broken this lease.
10 . RBSPONSIBILITY I'OR DAMAGB TO PROPBRTY OR INJURY TO PEOPI,B
Landlord is responsible for all damage to property or
injury to people that is the fault of landlord or people
employed by landlord at the leased property. Tenant is
responsible for all damage to the leased property and injury to
people caused by tenant, tenant's family or guests,
Tenant agrees that landlord is not responsible to tenant.
tenant's family or guests for damage or injury caused by water',
snow or ice that comes on the leased property unless landlord
was at fault.
11. USB 011' LlIASBD PROPBRTY
Tenant agrees to use the leased property e,nly as a
residence. Tenant agrees to obey all federal, state and loca:
laws and regulations when using the leased property. Tenant
agrees not to store any flammable or dangerous things in or
around the leased property.
Tenant agrees not to do anything in or around the :\eased
property which could harm anyone or damage any property,
Tenant agrees that tenant will not allow more than
people to live in the leased property without the written--
permission of landlord. '
12 . RULBS AND RBGOLATIONS
Tenant agrees to obey all rules and regulations for the
leased property. If tenant breaks any rules or regulations f:,r
the leased property, tenant breaks this lease.
13. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO PUT A MORTGAGB ON THB LBASBD PROPERT~~
Tenant agrees that landlord has the right to put a
mortgage on the leased property. If landlord has a mortgage ':'n
the leased property now, or if landlord gets a mortgage later,
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tenant agrees that this lease is lower in right to the mortgage
that the landlord has put on the leased property.
14. CARl OF LBASED PROPBRTY
Tenant is responsible for, and will take good care of, the
leased property and all of the property in and around the
leased property. Tenant agrees to pay for any damage which it:
the fault of tenant, tenant's family and tenant's guests.
Tenant agrees to move out and give back the leased property to
landlord when the lease ends.
15 . LANDLORD'S RIGB'l' TO :lNTBR LBASED PROPBRTY
Tenant agrees that landlord and people working for
landlord may go into the leased property at reasonable times.
Landlord and people working for landlord may inspect, make
repairs, do maintenance, and show the leased property to
others.
16. UTILITY SBRVICBS
Landlord and tenant agree to pay for the charges for
utilities and services supplied to the leased property as
follows:
Charge or Service.
Television Cable
Electric to Property
Water Service
Natural Gas
Refuse Collection
Lawn Maintenance
Snow and Leaf Removal
Water Softener Charges
Sewer Charges
Condominium Fee
Homeowner's Association
Parking Fee
Pest Control Charges
Other:
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the right to turn off service to the leased
to make repairs or to do maintenance.
Fee
Landlord has
property in order
1 7 . WHAT HAPPENS IF TBHANT BRJlAJtS ANY AGREBMENTS IN THJ:S LEME
When tenant does not do something that tenant has agreed
to do, tenant breaks this lease.
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If tenant breaks this lease, tenant may lose tenant's
security deposit.
If tenant breaks this lease, landlord also can sue tenant
for other expenses and may go to court to remove tenant from
the leased property.
If there is only one tenant on this lease, then the
landlord can only sue one tenant for that tenant's breaking the
agreements made in this lease.
If there is more than one tenant, then the landlord can
sue all tenants together as a group.
Tenant breaks this lease if tenant:
time
1) Does not pay rent or other charges to landlord on
2) Leaves the leased property for good without the
landlord's permission before the end of the lease
3)
lease
Does not leave the leased property at the end of the
4) Does not do all of the things that tenant agreed to
do in this lease
If tenant breaks the lease, each tenant agrees to give U:I,
the right to have a notice to leave, also known as a Notice tc
Quit. This means that the landlord may file a lawsuit in cou~t
asking for a court order evicting each tenant from the leased
property without giving each tenant Notice to Quit first.
Landlord does not have the right to throw tenant but of the
leased property. The landlord can only evict tenant by court
action.
The landlord does not have the right to sue in court for
eviction unless a tenant has broken the agreements in this
lease. Even though each tenant is giving up Notice to Quit,
each tenant will have a change in court to have a judge deci.d~:
on landlord's claim for eviction. '
If tenant breaks the lease agreement, the landlord may sue
each tenant in court:
1)
damages
lease.
To collect overdue rent, late charges and money
caused by tenant's breaking the agreements in the
2)
To get the leased property back (eviction).
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pd \ans \andpopevrhoads. landlrdten. ansnewmt. 3-30-04
DONNA RHOADS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2003 - 04086
EDWARD POPE, AND ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION
LAW
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes the Defendants, EDWARD POPE and ANDREA POPE, by and
through their attorneys, Stone LaFaver & Shekletski, and file this
Answer and Counterclaim with New Matter to the complaint filed by
plaintiff, DONNA RHOADS, and avers the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8.
Admitted in part and Denied in part.
It is admitted that
the parties did a walk-through inspection on March 31, 2003, the same
day that the Plaintiff moved out of the leased property.
It is
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specifically denied that there was only "minor damage" to the
property. By way of further answer, it is specifically alleged by the
Defendants that the leased property was left in horrendous condition
caused by the Plaintiff's dog, Plaintiff's smoking and other unknown
causes. By way of further answer, on the day of the walk-through, the
landlord had not been through the property in such a long time that
Defendant/Andrea Pope was brought to tears when she was confronted
with the townhouse's condition of filth. The most apparent of damages
was so excessive that the landlords estimated that the cost to
repair/refurbish far exceeded the deposit of $850.00. It is further
averred that on March 31, 2003, the day of the walk through, that all
the damages were itemized on that date and specifically pointed out to
the Plaintiff who was provided with a verbal list at that time, and a
written list a week or so later. Strict proof is demanded at time of
trial.
9. Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is admitted that the
Plaintiff offered to fix the minor damages at the time of the walk-
through. By way of further answer, the landlords were in such a state
of shock that they were not capable of assimilating the degree of
damages at that time. Moreover, the property was subject to a sales
agreement and the Buyers wanted to access to the property immediately
on April 1, 2003, to begin the process of ripping out the urine
saturated carpets, ripped vinyl flooring and other damages. It is
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specifically denied that the Plaintiff ever offered to replace the
carpet, replace the vinyl flooring in the kitchen, replace the bi-fold
doors in the first floor closet and the second bedroom door. It is
specifically denied that the Plaintiff ever offered to repair the
basement floor tile which was saturated with dog urine; the carpet
throughout the house which had numerous doq urine stains and odor. It
is denied that the Plaintiff offered to wash down the walls that were
stained from the cigarette smoke so that they could be painted with a
fresh coat of paint. Strict proof is demanded at time of trial.
10.
Admitted and Denied.
It is admitted that the Defendants
failed to return the security deposit within 30 days of March 31,
2003. However, the Tenant failed to provide a correct address to
forward any deposit if any due back to her within the statutorily
provided time frame of 30 days as evidenced by her letter dated May
14, 2003, as required by 68 P.S. 5250.512 (e). See attached letter
dated May 14, 2003" attached hereto and marked as Defendant's exhibit
"A".
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendant
failed to provide the Plaintiff with an itemized list of damages.
Defendants provided a verbal list of damages on March 31, 2003, at the
time of walk through of the property and followed up this verbal list
with a written list which was sent to the Plaintiff on or before April
21, 2003. This list was extensive and itemized: ripped vinyl flooring
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in the kitchen; bi-fold doors in the first floor closet and second
bedroom door; basement floor tiles all sta:_ned by dog urine in a 12' x
12' area; carpet and padding stained throuqhout the house by dog
urine; walls were so thick with cigarette smoke staininq that they had
to be especially washed and treated before being re-painted; second
floor master bedroom bathroom ceiling above shower destroyed from
failure to use and too much moisture. By way of further answer,
Defendants had a pending sales aqreement on this house to have
settlement on or before April 18, 2003. As a result of the short time
factor between the Plaintiff movinq out and the new owners settling on
the property, the Landlord/Defendants were forced to sell this
property for thousands of dollars less so that the Buyers could do the
repairs themselves. Moreover, if the Plaintiff had wanted to repair
the obvious damages, she should have offered to do this months before
she moved out rather than wait until the last moment when it was no
longer feasible.
12. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corre-
sponding paragraph constitute legal conclusions, the same are deemed
to be denied without further response pursuant to the applicable
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that the allega-
tions of the corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the
same are deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable
investigation, defendants are without sufficient information or
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knowledge to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allega-
tion and proof is thereof is demanded at time of trial.
13. Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is admitted that
the Defendants have in their possession a letter dated May 14, 2003,
from the Plaintiff demanding a full refund. The Defendants do not
recall, therefore, it is denied whether the letter was sent registered
mail. To the extent that the allegations of the corresponding
paragraph constitute legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be
denied without further response pursuant to the applicable Pennsylva-
nia Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that the allegations of
the corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are
deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable investiga-
tion, defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to
form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation and proof
is thereof is demanded at time of trial.
14. Denied. By way of further answer, Defendant provided
written notice to the Plaintiff on April 21, 2003. By way of further
answer, the Plaintiff did not provide written notice of an accurate
address prior to her departure of where to send a potential deposit as
required by the 68 P.S. 250.512 (e). In addition to this written
notice, both the Plaintiff and the Defendants walked through the
property together, observed and discussed the extent of the damages.
The Plaintiff was fully aware of the extent of the damages to the
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leased property. Moreover, a letter was sent on behalf of the
Defendants dated May 20, 2003, to the Plaintiff herein named. It is
outside the knowledge of the Defendant when this letter was received.
Proof thereof is demanded at time of trial that the letter was never
received. To the extent that the allegations of the corresponding
paragraph constitute legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be
denied without further response pursuant to the applicable Pennsylva-
nia Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that the allegations of
the corresponding paragraph constitute factual averments, the same are
deemed to be denied due to the fact that after a reasonable investiga-
tion, defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to
form a belief as to the truth or falsity of such allegation and proof
is thereof is demanded at time of trial.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that the damages were
greatly misrepresented and exaggerated. Testimony at time of trial
presented on behalf of the Defendant Popes will show that the realtor
who inspected the property at time of listing was aware of the damages
to the property and because of the these damages had to undervalue the
home, add the incentive of seller's help to provide the cost of
repair. The realtor will testify that in his opinion the property
should have sold for much more because of the location and the
finished walk-out basement, but because of the extensive damage, had
to lower the price and offer incentive seller's help to cover the cost
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of the following: all the carpets needed to be replaced, new vinyl
flooring in the kitchen due to dog urine damage, dog stains in the
basement, baseboards chewed on by the dog. This Defendants listed
this house with RE/MAX Realty and had a signed Sales Agreement dated
February 23, 2003, with the new buyer. At that time, the realtor and
the Defendants walked through the property. The realtor was also
shocked at the poor condition of the home and will testify in Court to
same.
Defendants did receive several proposals to repair the ripped
vinyl and paint the walls. Both of these estimates for a total of
$4157.54 reflect the Sellers' help on the Settlement sheet. Said
proposals attached hereto, marked as Defendants' exhibit ~B". and made
a part of the record thereof.
16. Denied. See answer to Paragraph 15 which more fully details
this denial.
COUNT I
FAILURE TO RETURN SECURITY DEPOSIT
PURSUANT TO 68 P.S. ~250.512
17. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 16 are incorporated
herein as fully set forth above.
18. Denied. The Defendants walked through the property with
the Plaintiff on March 31, 2003, and specifically pointed out those
items that were damaged (the carpets, the vinyl floorings, the
baseboards, the fan, the doors, the walls), and followed up this walk-
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through with a letter dated April 19, 2003, that Defendants sent to
Plaintiff on April 21, 2003. There is no requirement under the law
that this letter be sent registered mail 'strict proof is demanded at
time of trial that the letter was never received. By way of further
answer, the Plaintiff is obligated under law to provide an accurate
address where the deposit money, if any, is to be returned. By copy
of her own letter, Plaintiff did not send out a letter with her new
address until May 14, 2003, 45 days after she moved out. This is in
violation of 68 P.S. 5.250.512(e) which states in pertinent part
"failure of the tenant to provide the landlord with [her] new address
in writing upon termination of the lease or upon surrender and
acceptance of the leasehold premises shall relieve the landlord from
any liability under this section".
COUNT II
VIOLATION OF PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND
CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
19. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated
herein as fully set forth above.
20. It is specifically denied that the damages were greatly
misrepresented and exaggerated. Testimony at time of trial presented
on behalf of the Defendant Popes will show that the realtor who
inspected the property at time of listing was aware of the damages to
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the property and because of the these damages had to undervalue the
home, add the incentive of seller's help to provide the cost of
repair. The realtor will testify that in his opinion the property
should have sold for much more because of the location and the
finished walk-out basement, but because of the extensive damage, had
to lower the price and offer incentive seller's help to cover the cost
of the following: all the carpets needed to be replaced, new vinyl
flooring in the kitchen due to dog damage, dog stains in the basement,
baseboards chewed on by the dog. This Defendants listed this house
with RE/MAX Realty and had a signed Sales Agreement dated February 23,
2003, with the new buyer. At that time, t~e realtor and the
Defendants walked through the property. The realtor was also shocked
at the poor condition of the home and will testify in Court to same.
Further, the new Buyers specifically wanted to repair the home once
they moved in and requested that they be allowed access into the
property on April 1, 2003; therefore, there was no time for the
Defendants to repair the damaged property prior to the new owners
moving in. The damages were carefully detailed in the letter to the
Plaintiff and by the Sellers' agents and the Buyer's agent. This
detailed list was contemplated when the parties reached a final sales
amount. Both the sellers, Defendants herein and the realtors realized
the extent of the damages by the tenants and believed that the best
remedy for all involved was to allow the buyers's an allowance to
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repair the damages and replace the vinyl flooring and carpeting that
were ruined by the dog urine extensively throughout the home.
Defendants herein are under no obligation by law to repair these
damages prior to the sale of this property. Strict proof thereof is
demanded at time of trial.
21. Denied. It is specifically denied that the damages were
greatly misrepresented and exaggerated. Testimony at time of trial
presented on behalf of the Defendant Popes will show that the realtor
who inspected the property at time of listing was aware of the damages
to the property and because of the these damages had to undervalue the
home, add the incentive of seller's help to provide the cost of
repair. The realtor will testify that in his opinion the property
should have sold for much more because of the location and the
finished walk-out basement, but because of the extensive damage, had
to lower the price and offer incentive seller's help to cover the cost
of the following: all the carpets needed to be replaced, new vinyl
flooring in the kitchen due to dog damage, dog stains in the basement,
baseboards chewed on by the dog. This Defendants listed this house
with RE/MAX Realty and had a signed Sales Agreement dated February 23,
2003, with the new buyer. At that time, the realtor and the
Defendants walked through the property. The realtor was also shocked
at the poor condition of the home and will testify in Court to same.
Further, the new Buyers specifically wanted to repair the home once
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they moved in and requested that they be allowed access into the
property on April 1, 2003; therefore, there was no time for the
Defendants to repair the damaged property prior to the new owners
moving in. The damages were carefully detailed in the letter to the
Plaintiff and by the Sellers' agents and the Buyer's agent. This
detailed list was contemplated when the parties reached a final sales
amount. Both the sellers, Defendants herein and the Realtors realized
the extent of the damages by the tenants and believed that the best
remedy for all involved was to allow the buyers's an allowance to
repair the damages and replace the vinyl flooring and carpeting that
were ruined by the dog urine extensively throughout the home.
Defendants herein are under no obligation by law to repair these
damages prior to the sale of this property. Strict proof thereof is
demanded at time of trial.
22. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Plaintiff ever
offered to make the extensive and specific repairs to the property as
the damages were costly and far exceeded the $850.00 deposit that the
Defendants failed to return. Testimony at time of trial presented on
behalf of the Defendant Popes will show that the realtor who inspected
the property at time of listing was aware of the damages to the
property and because of the these damages had to undervalue the home,
add the incentive of seller's help to provide the cost of repair. The
realtor will testify that in his opinion the property should have sold
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for much more because of the location and the finished walk-out
basement, but because of the extensive damage, had to lower the price
and offer incentive seller's help to cover the cost of the following:
all the carpets needed to be replaced, new vinyl flooring in the
kitchen due to dog damage, dog stains in the basement, baseboards
chewed on by the dog. This Defendants listed this house with RE/MAX
Realty and had a signed Sales Agreement dated February 23, 2003, with
the new buyer. At that time, the realtor and the Defendants walked
through the property. The realtor was also shocked at the poor
condition of the home and will testify in Court to same. Further, the
new Buyers specifically wanted to repair the home once they moved in
and requested that they be allowed access into the property on April
1, 2003; therefore, there was no time for the Defendants to repair the
damaged property prior to the new owners moving in. The damages were
carefully detailed in the letter to the Plaintiff and by the Sellers'
agents and the Buyer's agent. This detailed list was contemplated
when the parties reached a final sales amount. Both the sellers,
Defendants herein and the Realtors realized the extent of the damages
by the Plaintiff and believed that the best remedy for all involved
was to allow the buyers's an allowance to repair the damages and
replace the vinyl flooring and carpeting that were ruined by the dog
urine extensively throughout the home. Defendants herein are under no
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obligation by law to repair these damages ~rior to the sale of this
property. Strict proof thereof is demanded at time of trial.
23. Denied.
It is specifically denied that dog urine saturated
carpeting, urine stained vinyl flooring, and canine baseboard chewing
is considered normal wear and tear. The fact that the dog was even on
the premises and urinated everywhere throughout the home should cause
any reasonable person to pause.
Wherefore, Defendants respectfully request that this Court
dismiss Plaintiff complaint with prejudice and award Defendants cost
and attorney fees and any other relief as this Court deem just and
proper.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT I
DAMAGES TO LEASED PROPERTY
24. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 23 are incorporated
herein as fully set forth above.
25. Defendants listed this house for sale on or before February
23, 2003 with RE/MAX Realtors. At that time, the property at issue
was listed at $94,000. After the Buyers walked through the property
sometime thereafter, and while the Plaintiff, the tenant therein who
still lived there, the Buyers went back tc the Realtors and offered a
much reduced price after observing the condition therein.
26. Due to the horrible condition and state of the apartment,
the Defendants were forced to reduce the cost of the sale of this
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rental property which was under a sales agreement by at least
$4,000.00 to cover the additional costs associated with the cleaning
and refurbishing of the house to remove and dispose and replace the
carpeting throughout the house, and place new flooring in the kitchen
and downstairs area.
COUNT II
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE LANDLORD TENANT ACT OF 1951
68 P.S. ~250.512 ('ll
27. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 26 are incorporated
herein as fully set forth above.
28. The Plaintiff failed to provide the landlord with her new
address in writing upon termination of the lease or upon surrendering
and acceptance of the leased premised, thus relieving the Defendant of
from the requirements of the 30 days notice of deposit withholding.
This is in violation of 68 P.S. S.250.5l2(e) which states in pertinent
part "failure of the tenant to provide the landlord with [her] new
address in writing upon termination of the lease or upon surrender and
acceptance of the leasehold premises shall relieve the landlord from
any liability under this section". Hence, there is no liability to
the Landlord, the Defendant herein.
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COUNT III
BREACH OF CONTRACT
29. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 28 are incorporated
herein as fully set forth above.
30. The Defendants herein allege that the Plaintiffs breached
the contract of the lease herein by violating most, if not all, of the
Townhouse Association rules regarding noise, specifically, dogs and
parties. The Defendants were contacted nu~erous times by both the
association and the police regarding the Plaintiff's conduct at the
leasehold. The Plaintiff was to keep the leasehold clean and litter-
free. As this Answer and Counterclaim suggest, the tenant, the
Plaintiff herein named, kept a most untidy, filth infested, urine
saturated and smoke invaded premises, in direct violation of the
lease.
WHEREFORE, the defendants demand that judgment be entered
against the plaintiff in the amount of $5000.00, costs of suit,
expenses, counsel fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just
and proper.
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II.
NEW MATTER
31. There is nothing in Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 or its
subsequent amendments and changes that demands that notice to Tenants
be sent registered mail.
First Class United States postal service was
used to notify and advise the Plaintiff of her violation of the lease,
and the subsequent non-refunding of her security deposit. The onus
should be on the tenant to prove that she did not receive said notice.
Since all the parties did a walk through together on the last day, and
this walk-through was followed up with a letter to the Plaintiff
subsequently, the Plaintiff should be estopped from pleading no
notice.
WHEREFORE, the Defendants demand that judgment be entered against
the Plaintiff; that the Plaintiff's complaint be dismissed with
prejudice; costs of suit to be paid by Plaintiff, counsel fees be
awarded to Defendants; and such other relief as this Court deems just
and proper.
STONE LAIrAVER &
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May 14,2003
Dear Mr, And Mrs, Pope,
This is a request for the return of my $87500 security deposit for the lease of
1702 Josiah Chowning Way, New Cumberland which expired April 1, 2003,
I will expect to receive my full deposit within ten days of this date (May 14,2003)
at my current address:
1812 Carlisle Road
Camp Hill, Pa 17011
Penna. law states the full refund of a security deposit or a written list of damages,
the cost of repairs, and or any money remaining from the security deposit must be
returned 30 days after the property is vacated. If it is not the landlord forfeits his rights to
any claims and must return the deposit in full.
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5200 East Trindle Road
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Job Name:
3/28/2003
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Mr & Mrs Pope
1702 Josiah Chowning Way
New Cumberland PA 17070
(717)770-2551
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We are pleased to submit the fo/lowing bid:
Job Description: Interior painting
Entire surfaces of above ro ert is to be Healed
nh KILZ stainblockerlsealer due to smokin in
remesis.Other stained areas need more atten-
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liin 1 ct KILZ to ceilin s and 'walls
900.00 liin 1 ct finish on surfaces above
900.00 If needed a liin 2 nd ct of finish above areas
15,00 Execute same a lication on doors and trim
2.00 Remove old staindema ed floortiles
7.00 Install new floor tiles
134.00 Floortiles material cost
1,00 Reinstall bifold door
10.00 Screw material
Acceptance Of Proposal
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VERIFICATION
ANDREA POPE states that she is one of the Defendants named
in the foregoing instrument and that she is acquainted with the
facts set forth in the foregoing instrument; that the same are
true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and
belief; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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ANDREA POPE
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, ELIZABETH B. STONE, Attorney at Law, of the law firm of Stone
LaFaver & Shekletski, attorneys for Defendants, EDWARD POPE and ANDREA
POPE, hereby certify that on this date I served a true and correct
copy of the within instrument on Plaintiff's counsel of record by
first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
DATE:
Susan K. Pickford
Attorney at Law
3344 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs
NO. J. 00 .3 -- c\ 'I () f"C::,
EDWARD POPE and
ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
ACTION - CIVIL
ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, DONNA RHOADS by and through her attorney,
Susan K. Pickford, Esq., and files this Answer to Counterclaim and New Matter in the
above-captioned cause:
COUNT I
DAMAGES TO LEASED PROPERTY
24. Admitted
25. Denied. Factual allegations herein stated are beyond the personal knowledge of
the Plaintiff and strict proof is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
26. Denied. By way of further answer, Defendant claims in the preceding paragraph
that the property was listed at $94,000 and in this paragraph that they were "forced" to
reduce the cost by $4,000.00. In fact, the property sold for the asking price of $94,000
and sold within 5 days of listing. It is specifically denied that the "refurbishing"
elaborated upon by Defendants was necessary as a result of [my conduct of Plaintiff or
condition of the premise. It is further denied that Plaintiff caused the damages alleged.
COUNT II
FAILURE TO COMPLY WIT HTHE LANDLORD TENANT ACT OF 1951
68 D.S. &250.512 (e)
27. Admitted.
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28. Denied. By way of further answer, Plaintiff dictated he:r new address to Defendant
Edward Pope on the day of the walk-through, March 31 st. Plaintiff watched as he wrote
the new address to assure accuracy. This was witnessed by another individual who will
testify at trial. Defendants claim to have'sent a letter to Plaintiff, which has not to date
been produced, on or about April 19th, yet claim that they did not have an address for
Plaintiff until May 14th. Therefore, it is alleged that Plaintiff did comply with the
requirements of the Landlord Tenant Act, that Defendant did have notice of Plaintiff's
new address and that said defendant failed to provide notice in writing of any intent to
withhold Plaintiff's security deposit.
COUNT III
BREACH OF CONTRACT
29. Admitted.
30. Denied. Each and every allegation herein contained is <:ategorically denied and strict
proof is demanded at trial. No allegations of breach of contract were made during the
period of the contract. The contract ended April I, 2003. Defendant has waived any
breach not complained of in a timely fashion.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court dismiss Defendants'
counterclaim with prejudice and award Plaintiff the relief sought in her Complaint.
NEW MATTER
31. Denied. To the extent that the allegations of the corresponding paragraph constitute
legal conclusions, the same are deemed to be denied without further response. By way of
further answer, the statute clearly places the burden of notic<: upon the landlord to
provide and prove notice to tenant of a withheld security deposit. To suggest that the law
places the burden of proving a negative of not receiving a notice upon the tenant is
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ludicrous and cannot be supported by any reasonable analysis of existing law. Plaintiff
has asserted that she did not receive any such letter or notice from Defendants. Inasmuch
as, notice is a requirement under the statute, the burden is on the Defendants to produce
proof of the existence and delivery of said letter. As to the "notice" at walk through,
Defendants at no time indicated that the deposit would not be returned do to any alleged
damages. On the contrary, when Plaintiff and others present offered to repair the minor
damage to the property, Defendants told them not to worry about it and that the new
owners would take care of these items.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully request this Court to dismiss Defendants
New Matter with prejudice and award Plaintiff the relief sought in her Complaint.
Respe,ctfully submitted,
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DONNA RHOADS
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs
NO.
EDWARD POPE and
ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
ACTION - CIVIL
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the petitioner as designated in the present action and that the facts and
statements contained in the foregoing Answer to Counterclaim and New Matter are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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DONNA RHOADS
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs
NO.200304086
EDWARD POPE and
ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
ACTION - CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Susan K. Pickford, Esq. attorney for the plaintiff, hereby (:ertify that on this date I
served a true and correct copy of the within Answers to Defi~ndants Counterclaim and
New Matter upon Defendants' counsel of record by first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Elizabeth Stone, Esq.
414 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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EDWARD POPE, AND ANDREA POPE,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION
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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above captioned matter discontinued with
prejudice. Counsel for both parties are in agreement thereof and have
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