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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: My niece’s mother passed in December, 2021. How do I get her live in boyfriend out of the home?
Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Mar 29, 2022

You'd likely have to provide a 30 day notice and then file an unlawful detainer with the court if he doesn't leave (assuming the boyfriend was not given the home in the will). If you decide to hire an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Virginia on
Q: I bought a car March 5th 22 “NEW” inspection sticker since i’ve had issues such as axels, the control arms they wont fix

they’re refusing to fix the issues it had when i purchased the vehicle that were not told to me and refusing to give me money back this vehicle should’ve never had a new inspection sticker

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Mar 19, 2022

If the vehicle was represented to you as "new" and it was not new, then you have a claim. If you have a warranty, the warranty should cover these repairs regardless. If you decide to hire an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law for District of Columbia on
Q: What is the worst that can happen when flipping a house with 100% private money financing??

If I am using someone else's money and a house that I flip sells for less then previously estimated am I out anything more then my time? Or can the private money lender sue me and make me cover the loss?

What if I am using an LLC?

I am mostly worried that the private lender... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Mar 19, 2022

It really depends on the details of the contract you signed, but often personal guarantees are required. Hopefully, things go smoothly with the project, but if you end up needing an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: My landlord has given me a 60 day notice to leave as he “wants to sell” the home. We have been here a year and lease is

About to expire. I’ve talked with previous tenants and the landlord has done the same to them and refused offers that was given to buy. What can I do to stay?

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Mar 13, 2022

It depends on the specific language in your lease agreement. If there's a provision that permits the owner to terminate the agreement for purposes of a sale, then you're in a more difficult position. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to hep if you'd ie to hire an attorney. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Virginia on
Q: What are the chances of contunued targeted harassment on social media that includes defamation and doxxing lawsuit?

They used the person's real name each time they go on social media to harass her. They also claim she committed a crime that has not been proven by evidence.

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Mar 6, 2022

If you're asking about chances of stopping online harassment, it's possible, but you'd likely ned to reach out to the platform or social media company for assistance. If statements were made that are defamatory, then you could bring a a lawsuit for the defamation. I'm sure... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for District of Columbia on
Q: I had given ex fiancé my car and she has promised me some form of payments she’s never gave me any payments also hold

Title is still in my name and I’m in a different state and she may be holding my w-2s

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Feb 27, 2022

This probably isn't a libel case, but you could certainly file a lawsuit and/or send a demand letter to get your vehicle back and have her return your documents. If you decide to hire an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Elder Law and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: My sister lives in Amherst, Virginia. A very controlling, manipulative, mentally unstable boyfriend won't leave.

How can she remove him and keep herself safe?

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Feb 22, 2022

She needs to provide notice and then file the eviction paperwork with the court. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to hep if you decide to hire an attorney. Good luck!

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Virginia on
Q: Possible unlicensed contractor

Shoddy work, the floor is already coming apart and he will not answer my texts or emails about fixing it. He just finished the work in August. I do have a signed contract. He also cut electrical to my loft so now I have to hire someone to run electrical. I messed up because I did not ask if he was... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Feb 19, 2022

It sounds like you have a claim for a brach of contract, but may also have a claim under the VA Consumer Protection Act. You'd probably need an attorney to review your documentation and any correspondence. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: I live in Va. My ex boyfriend is living in my home and wont leave.can I evict him? How long is the process?

He does not pay rent nor is he leasing. I own the home.I served 3 day eviction notice but he doesn't believe it's real and refuse to leave. Ive called police on him for harassing me in my home. He keeps attempting to hurt himself by falling down steps, falling on furniture and breaking... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Jan 25, 2022

Yes, you can evict him. The specific process depends on what your agreement with him was. Was there a signed lease? Did he pay rent or perform some service in exchange for living there. That impacts the type of notice you give. If you decide to hire a lawyer, I'm sure anyone who responds would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Virginia on
Q: Can my s corp/llc be sued bc a former biz partner owes money from previous business? My business is named in the suit

I started an s corp with 2 other equal partners in Feb 2020. Myself and another partner bought the 3rd partners shares in March of 2021. The partner that was bought out was just sued by a vendor of his that he dealt with in his previous business. The person is alleging that my former business... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Jan 12, 2022

Possibly. It sounds like the plaintiff is trying to allege some type of tortious business interference and conspiracy with your new business and your former business partner. This scenario where a person closes down a business to avoid debts and then opens a new business does occur. While your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: My boss is my landlord we had a verbal agreement, my husband passed away and the very next day my landlord change the

locks on my apartment and I can't get in to get any of my belongings. He told me that he will only let me come in one time. I would have to have a pickup truck and I can only get my clothes I can't get anything else that is mine out of the apartment

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Dec 6, 2021

The landlord cannot simply lock you out. You can file a complaint with the court and get the landlord to pay you for your damages, which could include rent and attorney's fees. If you decide to hire a lawyer, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: : What happens if your landlord does not renew your lease and you do not move out on that date
Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Nov 28, 2021

The landlord could initiate the eviction proceedings against you. It would not happen immediately, but ultimately, the landlord could evict you simply because the lease expires. However, the landlord is not permitted to change the locks or do anything to diminish services pursuant to your lease and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Elder Law for Virginia on
Q: My father was a victim of fraud I am now his POA. I need to obtain legal assistance to sort through corrective action.

My father was involved in a Publishers Clearing House scam. Police reports were filed and now receiving numerous letters from attorneys to pay back credit card debt. Need significant assistance to navigate.

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Nov 26, 2021

Many credit card companies have some type of fraud department that investigates these claims, but if not, I'm sure you could hire a lawyer to respond to the attorneys who are reaching out. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help and will need to see the letters you've... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Real Estate Law for Virginia on
Q: A faulty mechanics lien was put on our house. We had an addition put in over 10 yrs ago. The contractor never finished.

After 60 days we wrote the contractor to fire him so we could get another contractor to finish the project. Found out the first contractor was not a certified contractor. First contractor put a mechanics lien on our home, stating we owed him $2,000 for a cement patio. This patio under the contract... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Nov 22, 2021

You have to file an action to clear the title in Circuit Court. Of course, you could send a letter or have an attorney send a letter to the contractor explaining that if he doesn't remove the lien, you're going to ask the court to award you attorney's fees for the effort and filing.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Virginia on
Q: On a Home improvement contract, the contractors license number on the contract was terminated after contract was signed

It appears that they got a new license number. Is this legal? If I am trying to get the contract voided would this matter? It seems very shady to me that the license number they provided on my contract, while valid at the time, became listed as terminated, on the DPOR website, about 30 days later... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Oct 20, 2021

As long as the contractor has a valid license number and the numbers were associated with him (and not someone else) then this seems OK. Of course, this doesn't mean the workmanship was sufficient, but from a strictly licensing perspective, this may be OK. If you decide to hire a lawyer,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: A landlord can terminate a rental lease that has just started and put the house for sell?
Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Sep 20, 2021

Not unless the lease has a provision that allows the landlord to terminate the lease with notice for purposes of a sale. Normally, a sale does not impact the lease. The lease just transfers to the new owners. If you decide to hire a lawyer to explain this to your landlord, I'm sure anyone who... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for Virginia on
Q: Pool install-can we withhold final pymt until PROJECT completion without penalty? Contract says on concrete completion.

Contract states Final due on concrete Completion but we are getting paver coping instead of concrete. Still a huge piece of the project to be finished. Don’t feel it’s fair to give full payment with a large piece unfinished and unscheduled.

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Sep 15, 2021

Contractually, you're likely obligated to make the payment. However, you may be able to renegotiate on your own or with the help of an attorney for different milestones and payments. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help if you decide to hire a lawyer. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: regards to a tenant/landlord case and landlord won't give security deposit back and gave us 72 hours to leave

Okay so my landlord said if we moved he would give us security deposit we did so and they blocked my phone number and sent a cease and desase for harrassment the home was robbed as well because they tried to say we abandoned the home when we did not I’m in need of a lawyer cause at this point I... View More

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Sep 14, 2021

You're not required to leave in 72 hours. The landlord has to go through the court system to get an eviction. Of course, if you want to leave and you're able to reach an agreement with the landlord then that's your choice, but it's not a requirement. If you decide to hire a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Entertainment / Sports for Virginia on
Q: I recently got a record deal for distribution through universal just wondering if someone could look over it for me
Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Aug 28, 2021

Sure. If you email it to me, I can take a quick look to give you a quote to review in full.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: In Virginia, can a landlord file an unlawful detainer in another county other than where property is located?

Landlord lives in a different county from where rental property is located.

Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger
answered on Aug 27, 2021

No, the UD has to be filed in the county were the property is located -- not where the landlord may reside. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help if you decide to hire an attorney. Good luck.

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