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68 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7311 (2026)

 Failure to comply.

✓ current as of May 2026
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§ 7311.  Failure to comply.

(a)  General rule.--A residential real estate transfer subject to this chapter shall not be invalidated solely because of the failure of any person to comply with any provision of this chapter. However, any person who willfully or negligently violates or fails to perform any duty prescribed by any provision of this chapter shall be liable in the amount of actual damages suffered by the buyer as a result of a violation of this chapter. This subsection shall not be construed so as to restrict or expand the authority of a court to impose punitive damages or apply other remedies applicable under any other provision of law.

(b)  Statute of limitations.--An action for damages as a result of a violation of this chapter must be commenced within two years after the date of final settlement.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2005–2026 · leading case: Phelps, N. v. Caperoon, L., 190 A.3d 1230 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).
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Phelps, N. v. Caperoon, L., 190 A.3d 1230 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). · cites it 4× “§ 1640 (a), with 68 Pa.C.S. § 7311. The language of TILA awarding actual damages mirrors the language of RESDL awarding actual damages.”
Star v. Rosenthal, 884 F. Supp. 2d 319 (E.D. Pa. 2012). “” 68 Pa. Cons.Stat. Ann. § 7311(a). Instead, § 7311(b) (emphasis added) provides that “[a]n action for damages as a result of a violation of this chapter must be commenced within two years after the date of final settlement,” an event that will often fail to coincide with the…”
Vaughn v. Drab, 73 Pa. D. & C.4th 550 (2005). “” 68 Pa.C.S. §7311 (a). In this case, in Count II of his amended complaint, plaintiff has brought a claim to recover damages under section 7311(a) based on the following allegations: Before signing the agreement, plaintiff asked both sellers if they were aware of any problems…”
Nicholas, K. v. McDonald, C. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023). · cites it 3× “4 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7311 et seq. the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Case Records of the Appellate and Trial Courts that require filing confidential information and documents differently than non-confidential information and documents.”
Termini, J. v. Redel, W. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2026). · cites it 2× “Lastly, RESDL provides that “(A]ny person who willfully or negligently violates or fails to perform any duty prescribed by any provision of this chapter shall be liable in the amount of actual damages suffered by the buyer as a result of a violation of this chapter.”
Williams, G. v. Nancy J. Shattuck Real Est. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2024). “at ¶ 65 (citing, inter alia, 68 Pa.C.S. § 7311). Moreover, Appellant claimed that Shattuck’s representations regarding Ms.”
Wentworth, D. v. Steinmetz, J., 2025 Pa. Super. 253 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2025). “” 68 Pa.C.S. § 7311(a). This creation of a cause of action does not impact “the authority of a court to impose punitive damages or apply other remedies applicable under any other provision of law.”
Glover v. Deem, 74 Pa. D. & C.4th 175 (2005). “” 68Pa.C.S. §7311. (7) Prior to the enactment of the Disclosure Law, a line of cases following LeDonne permitted the admission of parol evidence, such as, oral representations, into evidence to support claims of fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation in real estate…”
— 68 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7311(a) — 4 cases
Phelps, N. v. Caperoon, L., 190 A.3d 1230 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “§ 1640 (a), with 68 Pa.C.S. § 7311. The language of TILA awarding actual damages mirrors the language of RESDL awarding actual damages.”
Star v. Rosenthal, 884 F. Supp. 2d 319 (E.D. Pa. 2012). “” 68 Pa. Cons.Stat. Ann. § 7311(a). Instead, § 7311(b) (emphasis added) provides that “[a]n action for damages as a result of a violation of this chapter must be commenced within two years after the date of final settlement,” an event that will often fail to coincide with the…”
Nicholas, K. v. McDonald, C. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023). “4 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7311 et seq. the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Case Records of the Appellate and Trial Courts that require filing confidential information and documents differently than non-confidential information and documents.”
Wentworth, D. v. Steinmetz, J., 2025 Pa. Super. 253 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2025). “” 68 Pa.C.S. § 7311(a). This creation of a cause of action does not impact “the authority of a court to impose punitive damages or apply other remedies applicable under any other provision of law.”
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