Can I seeks damages from a tenant who attempts to commit fraud to break a lease?

Probably not worth the effort to sue for fraud when you can more easily sue for the lease violation -- your lease probably allows you to recover...

Yes, you can file a claim against the HOA. Of course, you'd need evidence of the sound and ideally evidence that the sound is more than should be...

My wife was abusive for 25 years and I have witnesses to prove it. Should I try mediation or should I go straight to an attorney

If you have children together then you must be separate for at least a year prior to getting a divorce. Mediation can help you get to an agreement...

How can I reduce my financial loss if I end a apartment lease in advance?

You should try to work out an agreement with the landlord to resolve this. If you're unable to come to a written agreement, then you may have to...

You can't automatically terminate, but you can certainly file a Tenant's Assertion in Arlington Court and ask the court to terminate your lease...

Hello, I live in Virginia. What are the legal ways to go about this?

You're free to agree to whatever amendment to the lease terms that you and the tenant agree to, but I'd certainly recommend that you contact an...

Custody and Visitation petitions filed. What to do next?

If you have an order drafted that incorporates the agrees, the judge may sign at the status hearing, but I'd really encourage you to at least have...

Roomate/live-in landlord broke lease agreement and admitted it via email

You could potentially sue the old roommate for a lease violation, but by the time the case is heard, your lease will be over. You're in a tough...

I agree with David that it could be an issue and it'd be better to get some type of agreement in place before moving out, but if such an agreement...

How to get a divorce as soon as possible if you already have a separation agreement?

You can file for an uncontested divorce and as long as your soon to be ex is able to sign and return documents, it doesn't matter where she is...