Should I pay a civil demand letter?

I realize up front that you are not going to contest anything here, but you should never post "I am guilty" on a public website/forum. It is a...

My daughter signed a lease for an apt in RichmondVA but she got accepted at a college closer to home, can she break the lease?

There are a few issues to develop before a complete answer can be given to your questions; the issues include whether your daughter and the...

Do I have the right to demand that my landlord make my neighbors stop smoking below me?

I hate to answer your question this way, but you cannot assume that the neighbors' lease has a no smoking clause in it. If it does not, I do not...

Why did I receive a Motion to Dismiss and What do I do? Court is on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Thank you!

Your question likely cannot be answered without reviewing the specific motion to dismiss and then reviewing your BOP (to see if something was...

The verbal agreement, to the extent there was one, is likely unenforceable. Was there specific agreement as to ALL terms? These would include...

What to do when my water heater breaks?

I presume that you have a written lease and that such lease is governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act ("VRLTA"). You would then...

Can I be evicted if I have a pet and have not paid the pet deposit?

While this may constitute grounds for the landlord to pursue possession (due to a breach of the lease), the law may require the landlord to provide...

I was a month late on rent. Can my landlord force me out in 5 days?

I agree with what Mr. Rafter wrote, but I write separately to suggest you consider another resolution. The landlord CAN commence an eviction...

How can I break my rental agreement at my apartment complex in Newport News?

There is not enough information here to provide you with a proper answer. You probably should consult with a lawyer to discuss the term of the...

When you say that you have been ordered to pay those rents by the 1st, do you mean that there is a court order for payment? Is that a payment into...