If I sign an Application for Lease to rent a house, how much money do I lose? How long do I have to pay a security deposit?

In most cases, the application does not create an obligation to then enter into the lease agreement. The landlord has the right to reject the...

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How do I make sure a landlord is obligated to fix a problem before I rent a house?

The best option is almost always to insist on the work being done BEFORE you sign the lease. Once the lease is signed, you lose some of your...

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What is the difference between an "application for lease" and a lease agreement?

I agree with the other attorney's response. The application is your request to rent the property and provides the landlord with the information...

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Is it possible for me to get an extension for my court date?

You may have waited too long to try to get an extension of time. The usual procedure would be for you or your lawyer to file a motion seeking a...

In 1998 a lawyer did my divorce from my ex , ex got same lawyer for this divorce

As you suspect, this is probably improper. I would send a letter to your former attorney. (Use USPS with proof of delivery.) Inform the lawyer...

My ex stopped making payments on a car i co signed for now the bank is after me for the payments...what lawyer should i hire ?

You probably should hire a lawyer to work with you on this. Your options depend, to some extent, on how the car is titled. Are you a co-owner on...

Is there a way to get my criminal record expunged?

To know if you would qualify for expungement, you need to get a copy of both sides of the court papers from your criminal case and take them to a...

There are no Virginia statutes that would prevent her from being hired. It depends on the bank's policy on hiring and probably on the particular ...

Do I have a chance to have my possession of marijuana dismissed if I only had a bowl, and have never been in trouble before?

Virginia has specific statutes that apply to first time offenders which allow the case to be dismissed if you satisfy certain conditions. If you...

I was brought into my campus police station for questioning on a shoplifting occurrence during family weekend of a year ago at m

You probably should have had a lawyer with you when you went to speak with the campus police, and if anything further occurs related to this, get a...