The current lease does not expire until July 31, 2020, but the leasing office is telling her she has to sign. I was the guarantor on the current lease, but have not indicated I plan to again, but they are also telling me I have to sign.
Without reviewing the entire lease as to its terms and conditions as well as the rights and obligations of all the parties, I cannot provide an answer. Just so you know, I charge $375 an hour to review leases and provide an opinion.
her three roomates have paid their rent each month but now the apartment is empty (3 roomates also left -entire town is deserted). I have recently read about the 'force majeure'. With all the death going on everywhere and in that town as well, is this such an event? The students are clearly... Read more »
The legal definition of "force majeure" is an unforeseeable circumstances that prevents someone from fulfilling a contract. Generally, a pandemic is not an unforeseeable circumstance since they have occurred many times in the past. Unless the residential lease provides that a pandemic is a force... Read more »
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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 decides to... Read more »
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.... Read 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.
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 then wife and I signed a lease agreement with a vacation time share company in '95, ended 2012. They sent all correspondence to my ex in another state and got a judgment against both of us in 2017.
I learned of the garnishment 2019 and filed a motion to set aside, proved I was never... Read more »
When the Judge granted your Motion to Set Aside the default judgment, the Judge generally would order a new Bill of Particulars to be filed by the Plaintiff by a date certain and then the Defendant (You) to file a Grounds of Defense by a date certain to the allegations asserted in the Bill of... Read more »
It is my understanding that a lease signed in Virginia prior to a new landlord taking possession of a property must be honored until said contract has expired. There are no other issues in dispute.
Is my understanding correct? Where is this stated in the VRLTA?
In Virginia, when there is an existing lease signed by a landlord and the tenant, after which the landlord sells the premises to a new owner/landlord, the new owner/landlord is obligated to take the premises subject to the terms and conditions of the existing lease, provided the tenant is not in... Read more »
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The original contract is on file and his client stated he had possessions, that are the contract stated, he had no knowledge of the list and if found he would return. Apdx A was the 100k. list items. It a custom contact 3 pg doc. with appendix A list.. page contract written on the... Read more »
It is no clear what is your question but if there was a judgment entered against you, you should file an appeal asap.
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 haven't turned my... Read more »
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.
More than one legal issue regarding the trial of case. However most important issue is the plea agreememt was to plea guilty to two misdemeanors instead of 2 felony charges. Just got a letter about not voting rights, so looked up charge online. Court said plead guilty to a felony. I have plea... Read more »
Sounds like it could be a paperwork error. You need to have a lawyer file a post-trial motion on your behalf to make sure the court's records are correct.
My boyfriend signed a lease on January 11 for a rental property starting on February 8th. The property is a condo with three other adult renters on the property. On January 27th he was convicted of a felony in North Carolina for Grand Larceny, this crime occurred over a year and a half ago and he... Read more »
Assuming the credit application and the lease do not require a disclosure about a previous crime, he may not have to disclose it. I would need to review all the documents before I could tell you for sure.
I have a application on file and willing to name a co inventor for help with this huge law suit. Has to be a nice person and a patent litigation attorney. I'm truly the real inventor I proved that december 3rd 2019 my name begins with a c. This can be not only a big opportunity for me but a co... Read more »
I regret that I am neither a parent litigation attorney nor an investor in such patents or inventions. Sorry.
The new landlord said they're not likely to sell, but the property has two houses and it's possible she'll want to sell mine. There are plenty of people right here who would want to rent it, so I'm wondering--can I say no to adding that clause? Is it legal in VA or do I have no leverage if it's... Read more »
Assiming you have a written residential lease in place, and if your question is whether a new title owner of the Property is entitled to unilaterally change the terms of your lease with the previous title owner, the answer is no. A residential lease can only be changed or modified by mutual... Read more »
I originally signed this lease when I attended college in Richmond VA, at VCU, but sadly I made a mistake and was forced off the property by 1 roommate and I've been collecting my rent statements, and I put an ad up for the room, as the leasing agency told me to do, but as far as I know not 1 of... Read more »
I think it is time to consult with a lawyer. There is no reasonable way you can get accurate advice in such a complex setting from an Internet search.
The claim of forgery to an written instrument is a serious charge that will require an hand writing expert to testify that the signature on the lease is not yours. You certainly, However, can sue your roommate for forging your signature on the lease. There is a different issue that you may have... Read more »
New company is increasing the rent, and required me to apply to qualify. They came back to me saying they are going forward with a new lease with a term of 15 months instead of honoring my existing lease term (expires in 2 months) and my existing rental amount. I cannot understand how a legally... Read more »
One party to a lease has no right to change the terms of the lease unless the other party to the lease agrees in a written amendment to the lease.
VA residential lease
In Virginia, if the lease provides that the landlord shall provide wifi, cable and the like yet disconnects those services, the tenant can bring a claim against the landlord for breach of the lease contract.
I currently obtain part time shifts through a company that declares I am not an employee, I am an independent contractor. Therefor they can not and will not verify that I work through them. One of the facilities I have been providing assistance to wanted to hire me FT. I was interested. They say... Read more »
If you did not sign any documents or a contract with the employment agency I would be very surprised--because all of them require people like you to do so.
Moreover, if an employment agency or company has been sending you out to work at various places then you can be sure the agency has... Read more »
Lease is six months beginning September 2019
A landlord can raise the rent only after the lease period ends. Typically, with your six month lease, it would convert to a month-to-month lease (unless the lease says otherwise) at the end of the six month period. For the first six months, the rent amount would stay as it is written in the lease... Read more »
I don't know if Maryland law requires this, but these transactions are usually governed by the law where the sale takes place. For example, if you purchase a timeshare in Florida, you're not required to take a tour of the resort. However, the state of your residence may dictate that the purchase... Read more »
In the event landlord can raise rent, how much notice is needed? Said differently, can the increase be effective immediately i.e. at next due payment?
In the event the tenants don't agree can the landlord evict tenants before the end of the lease?
Of note, this is a six month VA... Read more »
In consideration of a lease with a 6 month term, at the end of the 6 months, the lease becomes a month-to-month lease by operation of law unless it is renewed in a new written document. During the term of the 6 months, it is a binding contract for which the rent cannot be increased unilaterally but... Read more »
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