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What if my landlord, who is in foreclosure abandons the property & stops collecting rent? Can I take over the property?
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Answered on September 16, 2010
No, you can't just claim the property as your own (unless you do so for some statutory period, usually longer than 10-15 years). The property has...
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20day vacate, Lease another apt in same building?
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Answered on September 16, 2010
The landlord can lease to whomever he wishes so long as he is not doing so based on race, religion, sex, disability, or other protected class. If...
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Can a landlord sue a former tenant for back rent six months after the tenant moved out?
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Answered on September 16, 2010
If the lease between the landlord and the mother does not contain a provision limiting the mother's ability to entertain certain visitors, then the...
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Can I sue the merchant who allowed a theif to use my credit card without asking for ID?
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Answered on September 16, 2010
I don't believe it will be possible for you to recover from the stores that allowed the thief to purchase items using your credit card. You should...
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Can I break my lease if I have roaches?
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Answered on September 16, 2010
If it is your landlord's responsibility to eradicate insects under your lease, then you can send your landlord a demand letter requesting that he...
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Is there a way to get an old reckless driving charge (misdemeanor) removed from my record?
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Answered on September 16, 2010
You cannot have criminal convictions expunged. In Virginia you can only expunge criminal charges for which you were found not guilty, that were...
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If a tenant is month to month and leaves earlier than 30 days no written notice, do they get deposit back
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Answered on September 15, 2010
If your tenant did not give you notice, then your tenant owes you for the next month of rent unless you can find a new tenant. You may use the...
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What can a WSBA lawyer practice?
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Answered on September 15, 2010
Licensed attorneys can practice in any area of law in the jurisdiction in which they have been licensed. Often attorneys will narrow their...
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I think I need an age discrimination attorney? Please advise!
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Answered on September 15, 2010
If your employer cannot demonstrate a reason other than your age to let you go in favor of a younger candidate then you may be entitled to...
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My landlord has failed to fix the seals all around the apartment and requires me to pay another security deposit for a transfer
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Answered on September 15, 2010
You can file a tenant complaint with your local court and start paying rent into a court escrow account until the dispute is resolved. If the...
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