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I am working in a privately owned medical field. And the owner of the practice put that I have to give 4months advance notice in order to quit.
I believe it is too long to find another job in that time period. I have other positions available that are looking for my job right now.... View More 
answered on Oct 28, 2020
I don't think 4 months is really enforceable, but it really depends on the language in the contract and how it's spelled out and if there are any details about damages. You may want to have an attorney review that provision for you. Good luck.
My girlfriend is an RN registered nurse working for an agency (based in Ohio) which helped bring/organise her path to USA and set her up with a job. The contract has tied her into a 3 year term of which she has completed 1 year already. The problem is the job is way too much for her mentally and... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2020
I don't think this is enforceable simply if your girlfriend quits. However, sometimes liquidated damages provisions are enforced if a non-solicitation or non-compete provision is breached. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help if you decide to retain an attorney. Good luck.
Purchased a preowned Rolex from an established online jewelry store. What are my rights?
answered on Oct 6, 2020
You could sue them for a violation of the VA Consumer Protection Act, but you'd need to have someone testify that the watch is a fake. You'd be able to recover the amount you paid, reasonable attorney's fees, and possibly treble damages if you can prove that the store knew the watch... View More
Apt only required one guarantor. Roommate stated her Dad would complete another guarantor, but that never happened. I'm afraid if I move out to another apartment within the complex, my roommate will stay and hold my Dad responsible for the remainder of the rent.
answered on Oct 5, 2020
Yes, more than likely your dad could be held responsible if you vacate without a release from the landlord. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help if you decide to hire an attorney. Good luck!
answered on Oct 3, 2020
It depends on whether there were any subsequent affirmations and/or payments on the loan and when the loan was supposed to be paid back. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help if you decide to hire a lawyer. Good luck.
A coworker has falsely accused me of having sexual relations with a married coworker at work. This coworker went to administration and told human relations. These accusations are false.
answered on Sep 17, 2020
Yes. You need to find out what was said specifically to HR, but if it's as black and white as you described, then I think you would have a viable. If you decide to hire an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.
can they legally contact a law firm in my state Virginia and bring a lawsuit against me for payment?
answered on Sep 9, 2020
If you're residing in VA, then a lawsuit could be filed against you in Virginia. The logic is that it's more convenient for defendants to defend any claim in the location where they are residing than if the creditor would have filed suit against you where the debt originated (and make you... View More
I cleaned homes for a living and and unable to work because of the virus and not being able to go into people's homes for my safety and my family safety my landlord is trying to evict me due to not being able to pay and he has also denied taking rental assistance from step Incorporated. I have... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
The landlord will be able to take you to court and get a judgment for possession and unpaid rent against you, but the landlord will not be able to get the final step complete (the actual lock-change/removal) while the judicial emergency exists, which was recently extended to October 11 (and could... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2020
The landlord cannot simply raise the rent, but since you're on a month to month lease, the landlord could evict you with proper notice if you're unable to agree on a new lease and the corresponding terms.
I am in Virginia and unemployed but I pay my portion of rent on time with my unemployment and the Federal Housing Choice Voucher pays . The landlord is listing the house for sell and the Realtor said she will conduct open houses and have buyers come into the house whenever they want. I am high... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2020
You probably will not be able to prevent an eviction, but you can slow down the process and you're not required to allow access whenever the landlord or their agent wants to show the property to prospective buyers. All that being said, the moratorium is only for non-payment of rent evictions... View More
I recently acquired a property that belonged to my father, who passed away. The property had an additional home that has tenants in it. there is however no rental/lease agreement or rental history in place. I have notified them with intent to sell giving a 30 day notice and offering a cash for... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2020
You're free to sell. The question for you is whether you want to retain an attorney to evict the tenants before the sale or let the new owner deal with the tenants. You'll likely get more in the sale if the property is vacant, but it's really your decision. I'm sure anyone who... View More
One month into our lease, my two siblings and I (all college students) have been notified that the landlord is going to sell the house. Classes started today (8/24) and if we need to move we ought to move now before the house sells at some point in the semester. We were told if we did that we would... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
You don't have to leave because the property is being sold, but the city may not allow you to stay if the property has more people living there than is permissible based on the zoning ordinance. If you decide to hire an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help.
answered on Aug 24, 2020
Sure. Feel free to give us a call and we'll try to be helpful.
Previous tenants have been evicted approximately 2 years ago by landlord. Without landlords permission tenants moved back into home with current tenants in June 2019. What rights does the landlord have and what steps need to be taken to remove unwanted guest/tenants in home who cause a disturbance... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
Unfortunately, I think you'll have to evict the former tenants again unless the current tenants cure the default by having the former tenants at the property. If the current tenants cannot or will not sure the defect, then you'll likely have to evict them too (or the cycle will just... View More
During the president's executive order.
The none compliance order isn't properly dated nor signed.
answered on Aug 21, 2020
Unfortunately, yes. The Governor's order only applies to non-payment of rent evictions, so you could be evicted for other reasons. But, it's still a court process and will take time.
Landlord went down to my job and asked my boss to take my rent out of my check! Isn't that against the law
There's no contracts or anything between the two of them..they don't even know eachother!
answered on Aug 18, 2020
No, your boss has no obligation or responsibility to give your wages to your employer. If that happens, you could sue your boss for unpaid wages since you never got the funds. If you decide to retain an attorney, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.
My tenants have been living in the home since 2013. My husband and I are trying to relocate to help my Mom out in Alabama. I need to sell the rental. With the Cares Act, can I give my current tenants 30 days notice so I can make changes to the house and get it on the market?
answered on Aug 8, 2020
Yes, if you give 30 days notice, you should be able to evict if the tenant doesn't leave pursuant to the notice. I'm sure anyone who respond would be happy to help if you decide to hire a lawyer to assist with the eviction process. Good luck.
I rent a townhouse which our A/C broke. Last year our landlord purchased a home warranty which requires a $100 deposit for each situation something needs to get fixed. They have us pay that deposit, even if it’s not our fault. They’re reasoning is they pay the premium so we pay the deposit.... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Unless your lease requires it, you're not responsible for the $100. Also, if a court would view lack of AC as a threat your health and/or safety, you can give notice to landlord, wait 14 days, and if the repair is not done and less than $1500 you can hire the contractor and deduct the amount... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2020
You have the same obligations to clean the property pursuant to your lease, but the landlord cannot require to do anything additional.
answered on Jul 29, 2020
Possibly none. It depends on what the bylaws say, where the vehicle was parked, and if you're an owner, resident, or guest. Good luck.
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