Would blogging about seniors living in a senior living facility -- their day-to-day lives -- open me up to legal headaches?

You should tread very carefully in this area. And if you work in a facility that provides any medical care, there are HIPAA laws that protect the...

What can I do about my landlord that keeps letting my water(she's responsible for the bill) get turned off?

A landlord who agrees to pay for the water service is responsible to make sure you have water. Emergency shut offs are one thing, but it is a...

Does my apartment not permit the discharge of firearms or, not permit firearms?

I agree with the answer below. And you should keep in mind that your lease probably says that all resident rules and regulations are incorporated...

Had Tenant Assertion Court today? Defendants attorney asked for continuance?

I am sorry you are having to go through this. You did not say whether your lease is governed by the VRLTA or not. If so, this is the number of the...

Their 1 yr lease is up by 2 months, won't move, owe me 5k, can I cut the water call police move stuff out?

Calling the police will do you no good unless you already have a judgment from a Virginia court and a writ of possession. If you want the tenants...

Lease expired, what right do tenants have?

You did not put enough information in your question. If it's a common law lease, as opposed to a lease governed by the Virginia Residential...

If you haven't already, check the state bar websites in Virginia, Maryland, DC. He may not have truly disappeared, but just moved offices.

My brother passed away over the weekend. My younger sister is claiming to be the only next of kin.

I am sorry to hear of your brother's recent death. You are likely planning or attending a funeral right about now. If your brother died without a...

I agree with the other answers. Keep in mind there is a big difference between "compensation" awarded for services rendered in the role of...

In Virginia, landlords cannot use self help in a residential tenancy. Self help includes things like turning off the water and power, changing the...