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I was just wondering if self storage companies could be sued and/or be held liable if my property was broken Into and stolen b

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Possibly, depends on a few things including, but not limited to; the terms of your agreement, the actions of any people who were on the property...

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What should I expect if I go in with a defense based on the statute of limitations? and is assumption of risk applicable here?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Unfortunately, this is not a question that an attorney can answer on this website. In the most general of times, statute of limitations is an...

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Can someone record their phone conversation without telling the other person and use the recording in court?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Although Virginia is a one party recording state, there are exceptions to admissions of such documentation when there were reasonable expectations...

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I am in Virginia, what form do I use to file an "answer" to a complaint for divorce?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

There is no such thing as a "form answer". This is a document typically drafted by an attorney which answers the allegations of the Complaint. ...

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Are they legally able to withhold my last check because I owe them $805?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Under the very limited information provided, your employer has a problem. There could be more information that would allow Employer to withhold...

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If a second lessee was previously approved, is it legal to charge me a new leasing fee?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Depends on the terms of the lease. I would recommend taking any documents you have to a landlord/tenant lawyer around here to review and determine...

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Why won't Ford honor their warranty. The new motor is going to be close to $10000.00 after all is said and done.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

Carefully read the terms of your warranty, as out of service providers may void the warranty if they perform work on the vehicle. Hard to say...

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Should end some Motion numbered paragraphs w/a conclusion? Or just state the facts & leave conclusions for trial (Va.GDC-Civil)?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

I have more concerns with the fact that you're doing motions practice in GDC-Civil. Most motions practice in GDC is unwarranted, and you seem to...

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What is my obligation as explained in the section below (landlord and tenants)?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

You typically take the property subject to the existing leases that exist on the property. For all intents and purposes, they are your tenants. For...

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What do I do

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

In Virginia, parties have the option of petitioning the court for DNA tests to determine paternity. Should your boyfriend elect to do so, hire a...

Matthew Kreitzer's Answers (2391)

I was just wondering if self storage companies could be sued and/or be held liable if my property was broken Into and stolen b

What should I expect if I go in with a defense based on the statute of limitations? and is assumption of risk applicable here?

Can someone record their phone conversation without telling the other person and use the recording in court?

I am in Virginia, what form do I use to file an "answer" to a complaint for divorce?

Are they legally able to withhold my last check because I owe them $805?

If a second lessee was previously approved, is it legal to charge me a new leasing fee?

Why won't Ford honor their warranty. The new motor is going to be close to $10000.00 after all is said and done.

Should end some Motion numbered paragraphs w/a conclusion? Or just state the facts & leave conclusions for trial (Va.GDC-Civil)?

What is my obligation as explained in the section below (landlord and tenants)?

What do I do