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she rents a room inside my home. She got a written notice to pay within 5 days what she owes about a month ago.
answered on Mar 30, 2020
You cannot legally just change the locks, even if your lease was unwritten. You would need to make sure you go through the proper procedure to file an unlawful detainer action and evict her.
He was 3 months behind on lot rent & I was to pay 250 over to go towards his arrears $650 lot rent and 250 towards his arrears that will pay for trailer, for a cost of 2000. I was to move in and do repairs and start paying on the 1rst. And he was to just add me as a roommate in the trailer park... View More 
answered on Mar 20, 2020
In Virginia, all tenants of residential housing have rights under the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act, which was recently revised on July 1, 2019. Generally, a landlord must give written notice to a month-to-month tenant before going to court to seek an order of possession in order to... View More
The garage was in the spot for 20 ish years. Then it got taken down due to new construction and a fence was put in by the new owner.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Adverse possession is one of the more complicated areas of real estate law. You need to consult a real estate litigation attorney This forum is designed and good for simple, general questions that will get you to the 'next step' for legal situations. Sometimes all people need is a simple... View More
The current bank has no record of the title. Dmv states that there is a lean against it. She has agreed that I have the trailer. Can I file for abandoned property
answered on Mar 12, 2020
In 35 years of practice, I've never seen this issue. Interesting. Plainly, you need to file some equivalent action to a Quiet Title action, and you'd probably name that a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment. But, I'd need to hit the library as to how to clear title to a residential... View More
I'm convinced that the limited common elements associated with each unit (in our case the patio is the area in question) belong to the Association while only the upkeep therefore is the responsibility of the unit owner. We have may unit owners that insist that they own the patio and do not... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2020
What you need is a legal review of your condo docs and titles. Other than reading them, there is no reliable way to know what they say.
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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.
My father was my grandfather's executor and my aunt and uncle were the administrators. My father passed away and I became his executor of estate and I am his only heir. Does his role as executor for his father's estate come to me? Or does it cancel him out and only the two administrators... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
There is a whole lot of information you didn't provide - and you're in a complex situation. Before you make any (more) mistakes consult an experienced probate lawyer for an overview of all estates and advice on how to handle them.
i was once on deed and have lived here for 20 years and removed my name due to divorce never had an agreement due to i had already paid my half, owner passed and family selling property, do i have any rights?
answered on Mar 2, 2020
A lawyer would need to read the deed, the divorce decree and settlement, and any other agreements related to the property in order to evaluate your situation. If you were merely a tenant by sufferance, your rights are quite limited in Virginia.
The financial conservator sent me a letter saying that since i paid for the funeral then as reinbursment of the estate that i could take the trailer. I dont want the trailer. It would cost way more to have it moved off the lot then what i paid for the funeral. if i dont sign her form, then what... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
Why don't you start with explaining that to the personal representative (PR), noting that you would like to be reimbursed for the funeral expenses, and the trailer won't accomplish that. If the PR is acting fairly and honestly, you will detect that immediately. If not, you might need to... View More
Grandma was sick and stayed with daughter in NC a few months b4 her death in NC. Do you have to probate both states, if Grandma was just there temp due to sickness. Executor died and no co-exc named in will, however; Grandma's will states heirs split property equally. What are the next steps... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2020
If Grandma was a resident of Virginia, as can be shown by a variety of indicators, like where she had residential property, where she had a driver's license, where she paid utility bills, etc., then the probate is where she resided. Temporary residence during a terminal ailment doesn't... View More
Prior to buying we checked records for crime and work permits and only found a few permits but nothing major for work completed. AFter moving in and by chance our gas line was being replaced by the city and the worker mentioned the fire. We asked the neighbor and it was confirmed and mentioned it... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2020
If there is a latent defect, you may have a cause of action, but it needs to be latent, and it needs to be a defect. If there was something wrong with a house, like a fire, and it was fixed, it's not a defect. If you could see it upon diligent inspection, it isn't latent. It sounds like... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
You don't have to. It would probably be a good idea to speak with a timeshare attorney if you're looking for some advice.
Older kid and the gave the rest some money for it-the house. Grandma was still in the house and so was one of my aunts who helped Grandma. Grandma passed away in 1998 but the older sibling had an arrangement to let my aunt be in the house the rest of her life or till dhe decided to move. The older... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
This is the result when laypeople avoid lawyers by having ambiguous understandings that transcend generations. Without reviewing the title and all correspondence, whether signed and on paper or by email, text, checks exchanged, or otherwise, I don't know what rights your aunt may have. At very... View More
My grandfather passed away in late 2019. His will says that all belongings should be divided equally between the 4 children. My uncle is named executor but he has yet to file the will into the probate court. Can he try and sell my grandfather's home to a family member for half of fair market... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2020
In Virginia, real estate passes outside of probate. If the unappointed executor is acting in derogation of the Will, and the Will has not been filed, you need to file the Will and move to appoint an Administrator cum testamento annexo (c.t.a.). This needs to happen now and it wouldn't be a bad... View More
My mother gave me a letter from 1988 stating a lawyer would contact her from NOLA and that never happened. I have no idea what happened to the tract of land. DO we still have any rights to the land?
answered on Feb 11, 2020
It’s unlikely, but it’s possible. The answer is learned by ordering a title search, and that will cost money.
answered on Feb 9, 2020
I'm assuming the septic pipes and tank are on your property. Obviously, you cannot trespass to disconnect another person's house from his own septic system. It would be a very good idea to start with a title search to look for easements to access the septic system on your property. For... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2020
You need a lawyer. While Virginia has self-help for some landlord-tenant issues, you are doing it wrong, and you are doing it wrong in the wrong county to do it wrong.
Life rights individual has at least two federal liens on themselves, but it is an unknown to the Grantees if the liens are
attached to the property solely. Do the legally documented Grantees of the property have to pay for any of the liens? It is believed the liens are strictly for... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2020
The term the law uses is 'life tenant' which means that that individual has the right to live on the property for their life; those who then get the property on death of the life tenant are called 'remaindermen' or 'remainder interest' (think of 'what's left... View More
I am a resident in Richmond, VA that has been overcharged in rent by our apartment complex. According to our lease, we are to pay $1607 per month in rent. We have been paying $1689 in rent alone for 11 months. We’ve also been overcharged late fees and attorney fees based on the incorrect rent... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2020
Try contacting the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society -Richmond Branch.
101 West Broad Street, Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23220
804-648-1012
http://www.cvlas.org
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