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answered on Jul 20, 2020
That depends on what they did. Violating the POA Act is unlikely to result in criminal liability on its own. You would want to read the Act in conjunction with the HOA's governing documents to determine what the board did and how to proceed. I recommend getting an attorney to help you... View More 
answered on Jul 18, 2020
The Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law, would be where you would find the answers to your questions. I do not handle those cases. Sorry.
Ordered $23 item did not know it was coming from Europe. Seller wont cancel. What happens if i dont pay duties/import fees.
answered on Jul 4, 2020
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for five weeks. You could check their terms of service, or if there are internal provisions for resolution of disputes. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I bought the house but want to gift out this house to my parents
answered on May 27, 2020
If it is yours, you can surely gift it. Either a quitclaim deed or a warranty deed will do the trick. I'd have to check, but the transaction may be tax-free, like a transfer between spouses. If not, there will be transfer and recordation taxes. The mortgage loan to a near certainty has a... View More
I want to know my best move. I'm looking to buy property in 3-4 years and am concerned about the judgements against me. They are 7 years old for 6k and 4k at time of judgement. Do they automatically renew? What is the process for renewal and how would I know if it was renewed? They... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Generally credit card companies and their attorneys will renew judgments just before the 10 year period arrives. It is not automatic and counsel must file pleading with the court.
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My fiance and I have agreed to purchase a home in an unmarried status. My credit score was low so we decided to have the loan in his name. The home won't be available until June. How can I secure myself in the event of a breakup? We both put money in on the deposit. If he... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2020
I assume have have not closed on the house. If so, then part of preparing closing documents is a deed which is basically a title, a document showing ownership to the property. Make sure your name goes on this deed. A lawyer will be drafting this deed to transfer ownership from seller to purchaser.... View More
issues. We knew that my credit score wasn't high enough to be on the loan and agreed to proceed. The loan will be in my fiance's name. If we break up prior to the completion of the home what are my rights as far as my share of the deposit.
answered on Mar 11, 2020
Your rights need to be defined in a contract. Otherwise, both of you will have the right to pay one of my brethren and sisters lots of money to resolve it in court.
The power company here in VA took my deposit, gave me a date to turn the power on, didn't, then required a notarized lease and whereabouts of the previous tenants, even though I as the new tenant didn't know the previous tenant, I get all this documentation even after they still... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2020
This is an issue between you, the landlord and the power company, Lawyers cannot help you figure out how to get the power turned on. All we can do is advise you to solve the problem or leave.
The buyers guide has as is checked but also says Integrity Warranty Services 3month/3000 miles. The dealer told us at the time of purchase it is a powertrain warranty and "if it has gas, grease or fluids it's covered" They did not explain any details or limitations or provide a copy... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
I regret that I do not handle car warranty matters. You should call the Virginia Attorney General's office, consumer division and make a formal complaint.
We purchased bedroom and dining room furniture from Ashley furniture about a year ago. The furniture's cost us about $8000 plus insurance coverage of $600. In about a year, the coating of the furniture has been peeling off, the chairs legs are lose and the joints are broken. We reached out to... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
Virginia has some of the weakest consumer protection laws in the country.
One place to look for a lawyer who could be able to take it on is National Association of Consumer Advocates. https://www.consumeradvocates.org/find-an-attorney
We recently moved into it rental house in July a couple of months later we noticed that the crawl space was filled with water and feces. We noticed because the smell was coming into the house. We have contacted the landlord on numerous occasions and he continues to stall. What can we do as... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2019
I'm sorry your post remains open for three weeks. Consumer law attorneys don't really deal with these types of issues. Try reposting in the Landlord-Tenant section. A Virginia L-T attorney would have a better chance of picking up your question there. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Was told I had zero balance and given copy of invoice showing total due 0.00
They say it was a mistake. Do I pay?
answered on Oct 4, 2019
A Virginia attorney could advise best here, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, entities, whether they be banks, stores, or other parties to a contract generally have the right to reconcile errors that result in windfalls to the other side. Ethically, the law is also... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2019
Sometimes they have them, and sometimes they don't.
Depends on contract / statute /common law.
On August 1, I went to recover my vehicle and was charged 475.00. There was an issue later that day in recovering my vehicle, the individual picking it up was late arriving to the garage, even though the operator was still there, he refused pickup on my vehicle. On August 6 I again made... View More
August 1 and was charged $475.00 . Is this excessive for the commonwealth of Virginia. Upon questioning the company owner about the charges his reply was “Because I can!!!”
Is it legal to deny me electricity for a stranger's debt?
answered on Jul 15, 2019
The amount of money involved is way too small to be of interest to most lawyers. FYI, the law is not designed to solve every little problem that comes your way during this lifetime; the Latin phrase for this rule is "De minimus non curat lex."
Pay the balance and then sue the... View More
Received a garnishment summons today through my employer for a court date in October 2019 in Circuit Court. What are my rights in regards to Statatue of Limitations in the State of Virginia? Do I just show up for the court date and explain to the Judge this is time barred and the case should be... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2019
It's not time barred. Once they have a judgment against you they can garnish for ten years; AND they can extend it for another ten.
If you have a judgment you need to either pay, or file bankruptcy. Only very rarely do they just go away.
to file them for me. They say they have not received the forms or taxes. I live in the US mainland, Virginia. Is there a way I can get the records she says she filed or the money I paid her back? Thank you.
answered on Jul 2, 2019
If you and the property manager have a written contract you should look to it first, before doing anything. If you do not have a written contract you might be out of luck. But in either event you can always hire a lawyer licensed to practice in Puerto Rico to help you get the missing money back.
The car was purchased in California but repoed in Virginia where I had moved to a few months earlier. It was charged off before being repoed
answered on May 23, 2019
If you didn’t receive notice, you may have recourse again the lender.
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