My apartment was sold and they are planning a renovation of our kitchen and bathroom over the course of 1.5 months. I received mailed written notice that I had 30 days to choose one option:
1. Continue to rent apartment during rental at current rental price ($730) during renovations, sign... Read more »
In Virginia, one party to a written residential lease for a specific Term cannot unilaterally change the terms of the lease unless the other party to the lease agrees to the changes in a written document. Based on your reported facts, it appears that the landlord is attempting to change the... Read more »
It really depends on the content of the NDA and what you have done. Maybe it wasn't even a breach. You probably want to hire an attorney to review the NDA and the cease and desist letter. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.
There are 2 properties in Puerto Rico in his name of which one shows his ex-wife listed. He divorced many years ago and to my knowledge there was a separation of their properties done. Where can we gain the knowledge of whether or not the property is indeed his ex wife's as well? Also, what... Read more »
It very much matters where your father was domiciled when he passed. You should consult counsel licensed in that state. If the only assets are Virginia real estate, you might avoid formal probate, but, in all likelihood, you'll need a probate in Virginia and an ancillary probate in Puerto... Read more »
Yes. You have 10 days from the date of your conviction to appeal your case to the Circuit Court. You can hire an attorney to represent you on that new court date.
I bought a fixit upper property from an auction with a partner to fix the house and sell it. After remodeling the house, my partner rented the property for the last 5 years to 3rd. party and refused to sell nor give me my share of the rental income. The deed in both our names half and half.... Read more »
If this property is in Virginia, the correct pleading is a Petition for Sale in Lieu of Partition, and, under Virginia law, the legal fees are paid off the top from the sale. As such, most attorneys will want some form of retainer to cover the initial fees, but those can be reimbursed at the end,... Read more »
Do I have to call him or does he need to call the kids since he left?
An important factor in custody and visitation disputes between fit parents is the propensity of each parent to allow the children to have a relationship with the other parent, in fact, ideally, to promote that relationship. Visitation is a privilege, not a responsibility. No one can make a parent... Read more »
In Virginia, only a judge has the authority and the power to award attorney's fees that would be made part of an Order and/or a Judgment.
In all contract matters, including a residential lease, the landlord or its agent, such as the property management, can require that the tenant will be for the landlord's attorney's fees if there is a dispute or otherwise.
No. If you're an owner, the co-owner cannot evict you (and you cannot evict the co-owner either). If you decide to hire an attorney to assist, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help.
The court only convenes on Tuesdays, the one day a week I have an office rented and see most of my mental health clients. I can't switch the day and that is my money to live on, as well as my clients need their sessions. Is their an option like a recorded statement that I can legally request.
If you are subpoenaed, you are legally required to attend court. You may want to reach out to the Commonwealth's Attorney (prosecutor) in the jurisdiction where you have to go to Court. He or she may be able to help you avoid coming to court, or explain your options if you do not appear.
The building has changed management companies in March and we have noticed these recurring monthly charges for "BH Liability" & "Monthly Trash".
There is nothing in our lease that talks about a $12 liability charge. We are required by lease to have our own renters... Read more »
In Virginia, a lease is a contract that cannot be modified by a unilateral act by one party, unless all parties to the lease agree in writing to the modifications, which would include additional charges that were not contained in the original lease.
The state's website, www.courts.state.va.us provides info on cases held in general district courts in every city/county in VA. I used the info to deny a rental application based on unlawful detainers found under his name within the last 5 years, where the plaintiffs, (NOT the applicant!) were... Read more »
If the denial of the tenant's application is based on facts and not on discrimination, then you are allowed to assert a denial.
Generally, yes.
Different soverign, so double jeopary doesn't apply.
Where is he in the process? Is he pretrial, presentence, or serving a sentence?
If he is being held pretrial or presentence, talk to his attorney right away. The attorney will know what resources are available locally to help, and how to get the Pretrial Services Agency or the jail to do... Read more »
my last theft was from 3 years ago and all I had for this new theft charge was a necklace and nothing else.
Its almost impossible to answer this question in a vacuum. There are too many variables. You say your "LAST" theft charge. You didn't say your "only other" theft charge. If this is your third or more theft charge, there is a higher probaility of at least SOME jail time.... Read more »
We are in WV. My husband signed a binding plea agreement and one of the details was inpatient substance abuse treatment. While at the hearing, the prosecutor insisted on "long term" inpatient treatment, which was not in the original agreement. The judge subsequently added "long... Read more »
First off, "long term" treatment doesn't mean what it used to. Thirty years ago long term treatment was 1 1/2 to two years - or in some rare cases three years. As treatment got more expensive and more people started needingt it, it shrunk to one year, then 6 months, then 120 days,... Read more »
"statements or communication, which defames the owner, employee, or management of rental unit... may be subject to action for defamation by person who suffers injury or loss as a result of defamatory statement."
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives every American the right of freedom of speech, which is an indispensable asset to American democracy. The right to express a unique point of view allows every American to exchange new ideas and to hear different interpretations of the truth. A... Read more »
Me and my roommates moved in on Friday April 16. Our landlord has not given us house keys and says he will not until the second month. I’m not sure about the laws but I feel like that is illegal. Our lease says we cannot change the locks without permission from the landlord and he will not give... Read more »
Under the Virginia Code, the Landlord has a duty to maintain the premises in a fit condition. If there is no AC and there is a major plumbing leak, you should contact the Office of Housing Code Enforcement for the city/county in which the premises is located and make a formal complaint. An... Read more »
Request for Admissions, Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents.
A landlord has the right to not agree to renew a lease. This is a contractual relationship and not a civil rights matter, unless the refusal is based on some issue of discrimination. .
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