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I'm moving for work, and my roommate doesn't want to move out of the apartment. The landlord told me that I'm required to pay rent until he finds a suitable tenant. How do I know he'll try to find someone ASAP? Does the new tenant have to be ok'd by the landlord and my roommate?
answered on Aug 30, 2014
Your rights depend largely on the language of the lease. Consider getting a copy and consulting with an attorney.
answered on Aug 30, 2014
One would likely need a valid power of attorney or the power of acting as a conservator to do so.
That was wrong firewalls did not exist. based on that it never csme up during construct and the walls are up and ceiling closed with city's approval. Now the city is saying no more inspections until firewalls are in place. Requires tear down painted and finished walls and erect new walls. Who... View More 
answered on Aug 9, 2014
More information would be necessary to answer this, including an expert architect who will say it was negligent of the first architect and it caused you damages.
House is owned tenants in common. It's been on the market for 18 mos. recently got an offer below ask price, but $40k above what's owed on it. I want to take the offer as I'm the one paying for all the upkeep. The other party is paying half the mortgage, but nothing else, but... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2014
You may have some options, but they may not be good options. There is a court action whereby you can attempt to split the property into tow parcels. If you are taking care of the upkeep, you may have a claim against the tenant in common for the cost and labor you put in to the upkeep. These can be... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2014
A company can keep an overdue bill on its books as long as it wants and turn it over to collections whenever. That being said, if the company or the collections agency attempt to bring you to court on the debt more than five years after it was due (or three years in some cases), the debtor will... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2014
That depends on the terms of the lease agreement and on the reason, if any, for the termination of the lease.
Portsmouth, VA
answered on Jul 24, 2014
Generally it is not required, but it is often recommended.
i was in contract to sell my home when 1 week after signing the contract the house burned down, which i suffered a complete loss. Can the buyers sue me to rebuild the house even if i dont want to rebuild. ?? Yes i have insurance and a mortgage.
answered on Jul 24, 2014
That depends largely on what the contract ways to cover this situation.
I found my father after 30 years to find that he has been neglected by his family, my siblings. I am the oldest and I want to take over his care. What are my legal rights? I live in Florida and he lives in Virginia.
answered on Jul 23, 2014
The oldest lineal descendant does not have a right by virtue of that qualification alone to decide about the care of a parent.
Son is single, has a dependent child. My wife believes we will be liable for his debt. I was informed a parent or sibling is not liable? Is this true.
answered on Jul 23, 2014
Generally, no. Unless the parents agreed to be responsible, only the child's property could be used to satisfy the debt.
insurance company has assigned our daughter fault for an accident in which she was driving on a one lane road, signaled to turn left, slowed but did not stop before changing signal to turn right, began turn into apartment complex and was hit by a car trying to pass on right. Even though it is... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2014
You may not have a reason to fight this. If it is your daughter's insurance company that made the determination, that means that the insurance will be doing what it is suppose to do - insuring the driver/owner of the vehicle. Your daughter may have rights to sue the other driver for any... View More
can I counter sue during the appeal, and if so, on what grounds?
answered on Jul 23, 2014
If you won a judgment giving you a right to get money from them, then there should be no need to counter sue on appeal. If the judgment went against you, the issue is more complicated. You should contact an attorney for a full evaluation of your rights.
answered on Jul 22, 2014
Every county or city Circuit Court records the sale of real estate. You can often search their tax records online.
answered on Jul 22, 2014
Generally, looking for recorded liens is the purpose of the title search.
answered on Jul 22, 2014
Probably, but it may depend on details related to how the person lost the home and when they left the home. This link may help: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC55000000011000010000000.
ish wages or put a lein on our home. My question is can the credit card company take our home? its in both of our names and we always pay our mortgage on time.
answered on Jul 22, 2014
You questions is, as I understand it, whether a company with a judgment against you can at some point force the sale of your home. The answer is maybe. If the judgment is against you alone and you and your spouse own the home as "tenants by the entireties" (a legal status for owning real... View More
answered on May 24, 2013
This depends on several factors - e.g., whether you were a contractor or an employee, the amount you are owed, etc.
What about pain and suffering?
answered on May 24, 2013
This depends in part on the reasons and causes of your injury. You may not be entitled to full pay under workers comp, but you may have a claim that will allow you to cover the remainder of your salary.
answered on May 24, 2013
This question is more complicated than one might think. First there is a question as to which driver caused the accident, or if both drivers caused the accident. It also depends on whether there may be other underinsured or uninsured motorists policies that may come into play. You would want to... View More
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