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The land owner Says that she has went to lawyer to get mobile home , but we bought it from title holder . What can we do ?
answered on Apr 5, 2019
You need to get a lawyer to read all the contracts. I've seen on TV that there is an ongoing scam in which landowners purport to sell mobile homes for extremely attractive prices, but the land lease on the property is where the landlord makes the money, and the landlord asserts a security... View More 
Now the property manager is changing my locks what can I do? Ive paid my rent my lease isnt up theirs four months left. They keep harrassing me.
answered on Apr 1, 2019
You question must be omitting several important details because it is not clear what is going on.
me to pay a management buyout fee in order to receive prorated rent for march and the tenants security deposit. My closing attorney says we are not obligated to partner with them nor did I ever show interest having a management company. The management copy says the management contract transfers... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2019
Try filing a complaint with the Board. <http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/File-Complaint/>. Let the realtor’s broker know you are going to file before you do. You might get a check. If the broker has a problem, it is with the Seller, not you.
Reading an answer on the Internet does not... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2019
Yes, I believe you have 7 days to cancel a timeshare signed in Virginia. Check your contract for exactly how to cancel and make sure you follow the procedure exactly. Speak with an attorney if you have any questions.
The LL has not signed the lease. Is it still a binding contract? They have not given me a copy of the lease nor give the gas company a copy so that the gas can be turned on. Now they want me to sign a revised lease. What are my rights?
answered on Mar 17, 2019
A lease can be enforced against anyone who has signed it. Sometimes, a separate document "signed" by the party against whom enforcement is sought can act as a signature on the unsigned lease, such as an email conveying the lease saying something like, "This is the lease I'm... View More
She wants to know if she can go to a Virginia court and sell it like in Delaware
Son has defaulted on a mortgage in Delaware and she wants to sell off property owned by both of them.
answered on Mar 16, 2019
The petition is called a Sale in Lieu of Partition. In Virginia, there is a Code provision that reimburses the legal fees out of the proceeds if the sale. Don’t let the son’s default destroy his mother’s credit. If they are tenants in common, the petition is routine, but a bit much for a DIY... View More
His current wife still lives there she will not speak to me at this time, can i sell this home?
answered on Mar 12, 2019
You need a lawyer to review title to the house, the divorce decree, and the mortgage note. You aren’t providing sufficient information in your question, but if you don’t own the house, you can’t sell it. If you own part of the house, you can usually file a Petition for Sale in Lieu of... View More
My plates had expired and my vehicle was towed from private property (my apartment complex). The towing company said they placed a notice on my car Tuesday, however I never seen a notice. Is it a time frame that they have to give me prior to towing the vehicle?
Just moved in, site unseen unfortunately cause of military move. Carpets smell like strong urine. 2 small kids in our house. 3 years old and 10 months. The house was also filthy when we moved in and we had to pay ourselves to have it cleaned. Property manager said they nor the owners will replace... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Check your rental agreement first and also see if the Virginia Landlord Tenant Agreement covers this situation. It may be something you want to retain a lawyer to investigate further as they can tell you what rights you may or may not have and also your liability if you choose to breach your... View More
We bought the property for $163,000 and it is was valued/appraised at $900,000 in 2017. I am the working partner and designed, renovated and work/live in the property everyday to add value. I would like to sell the property for about $1,100,000. My mother thinks she deserves the $40,000 off the top... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2019
It would be useful to have a lawyer read the agreement you signed. One of the benefits of the LLC form of business entity is its flexibility in capitalization and control. Absent provisions to the contrary, she is either a lender or an owner, not both with the same money. If she is a lender, she is... View More
With being out of the market and not familiar with Lynchburg, VA real estate Law. If I as buyer of a property am unable to fulfil the obligations of the contract by completing the purchase. Is there any risk that I face for being sued? Is there a precedent set that would be a set cost or is this... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2019
There seems to be a widespread belief that the paper you signed, often called the purchase agreement or the sales agreement or the contract, is irrelevant because they are all the same. They are not. Further, there is appears to be a widespread belief that an interview to determine all of the facts... View More
close to Tehran, Iran and the city wants me to provide them a map of that area in 1991 in order to prove my rightful claim. Is this legal, even in Iran??? I am living in the U.S. and need direction and advice on how to approach this. Please advise! Are they just being unreasonable or is this... View More
We signed purchase agreement to close on home by June 30 2017, they offered to let us move in early and rent until closing ?? The financing fell thru and We couldn’t get loan so never closed, never paid deposit. The buyer had put clause in contract that my husband and I overlooked that said not... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2019
You need a lawyer to review the purchase agreement and all subsequent correspondence. There is a decent chance that the damages are limited to the deposit, but, either way, you might just compute the actual damages and pay them.
Nothing in our documents re this-private roads easement across res lots.
answered on Feb 8, 2019
Your question is barely comprehensible. You need help constructing it. But, I think the answer will turn on the contents of the documents. You need a legal review of all relevant contracts, whether we are talking about the construction agreements, the home purchase contract, or any relevant HOA... View More
My mother had a mortgage she passed away in 2010 my father went to the courts and filed a real state affidavit he passed away in 2017 I became the Administrator of the estate I have two siblings and we are trying to sell the home the mortgage company would not except the real estate affidavit and... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
You desperately need a lawyer to assist you through probate, and the legal fees will easily be paid out of the sale proceeds from the house. This is a rather easy matter, and you are confused enough to lose the house in the confusion. If you have been appointed administrator of the estate, you need... View More
Realtors licensed to do business in the state of Virginia failed to exercise fiduciary responsibilities to client; failed to protect client's interests, failed to exercise reasonable degree of care; failed to exercise ordinary care;
answered on Feb 2, 2019
Those seem to be your legal conclusions as might some day be reached by a court after trial. Perhaps you should review the facts with a lawyer privately and ask questions about whether your facts meet those legal standards.
Just in case a buyer defaults.
Also, looking for a great real estate attorney that is investor friendly in the northern virginia area that does signing appointments and/or closings. Please let me know anyone you recommend.=!
answered on Jan 29, 2019
Well, it’s customary for lawyers not to solicit clients on a forum like this when answering questions, but the form you are looking for is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclisure, assuming you closed the take-back note correctly and the borrower will consent. There are many issues to consider in a Deed in... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2019
You should speak to a lawyer. Virginia law prohibits concealing latent defects, misrepresentation of real estate, and other consumer frauds. Damages can include three times the cost of repairs, attorneys fees, and other damages.
Entered into a sales contract before the pending hearing date for a court ordered sale (HOA forcing sale of a property due to past due HOA fees). Court approved the contract for another higher-offering buyer. (I was not included in proceedings) The contract I entered into was executed before this... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2019
If the contract that you signed was contingent upon court approval, then you were probably out of luck.
John Doe died in 1877, leaving 120 acres of woodland. The land was sold by special commissioner, the deed reserving an old burial plot, about 70 x 70'. The new owner sold the land in parcels, one of which included the burying ground. The land was sold and resold several times without mention... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
Of course, the heirs can claim title. In most circumstances, I would then reiterate the teachings of a professor of mine from Penn, and I'd say that any idiot can make a claim if they have a pen, paper, and the filing fee. Usually, prospective clients want to know if they can win, and can be a... View More
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