What recourse do I have when a Seller's Agent dewinterized a vacant property and the pipes freeze causing damage?

The agreement of sale should contain your remedies, if any. Unfortunately, foreclosure sellers frequently put in provisions that through all...

No access to apartment 1 day later

Why don't you call a locksmith? Frankly, I wouldn't want to leave the same locks on one day when I knew somebody like that has the key. Give...

If the LL does not provide a list within 30 days, you may claim double your security deposit in court. This does not prevent the landlord for...

What are my rights and options in my apartment dont have heat?

If you wish to break your lease, you must demand it be repaired in writing. In the case of heat below freezing, this is an emergency, so demand...

Who is responsible for an unknown water source?

If the source is unknown, it may be a natural stream. However, if you want to hold someone liable for discharging water onto your property (which...

Yes it is legal to put in the lease that the tenant is responsible for snow removal. However, from what you say, it may not be in your lease....

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Witholding rent from landord due to repairs and not paying tenant for doing repairs for landlord

Find yourself a new place to live. If your LL sues you for rent, you can defend on the basis that your apartment was untenantable (especially due...

Can a tenant Change lighting, garbage disposal or any other fixture then remove these items after the lease is up ?

By your use of the word "fixture" you indicate that you already know that they become part of the real estate. You should have made a written...

I have a debt that was referred to an attorney's office and I have been served. I have contacted the law office to try to broker

One of the Virginia lawyers raised an important point. If you have been sued, you cannot be lulled into complacency and fail to file a timely...

Appeal was canceled. Now what?

Your settlement agreement doesn't have to be notarized or filed anywhere. Just keep a copy. If the defendant makes the specified payments, the...