In Virginia, you can file a tenant's assertion asking the landlord to make certain repairs if it is a material non-compliance with the lease, a violation of law, a fire hazard, or a serious threat to the life/health/safety of the tenant if not promptly treated. There are things you have to do... View More

It really does depend on what you were charged with. Most misdemeanors do not result in the loss of firearm privileges, while some do (most commonly domestic violence convictions). It's also important to know that if a protective order was issued against you as part of your conviction, that... View More

I agree with the previous two answers. You are going to have to dispute the factual allegations made against you or a default judgment could be entered. Depending on how the tenancy ended could help in your defense. For example, did the tenant abandon the property, were they evicted and, if so,... View More

Your tax return is something that should have been listed as an asset in your schedules and should also be protected in Schedule C. In Virginia, child tax credits and the Earned Income Tax credit are automatically protected if listed properly using the proper exemption. Any remaining portion of... View More

I'm not entirely sure what your asking. However, if you are saying that you paid your rent late and your landlord is charging you a late fee, you should know the following. Late fees should not be more than 10% of the outstanding rent for that month. In order to charge late fees, that has... View More

When you review the priorities referenced in the other answers, you will see that there are some limits to what medical service providers can charge in estate in some circumstances as well. You should at least consult with an attorney to ensure you know what you are and are not responsible for.