Landlord won't return security deposit, claims carpet was ruined, and deposit didn't even cover their cost to repaint.

You have the right to sue in small claims court up to $5,000 (see below Va. Code Section§ 16.1-122.2. Jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any provision...

Two pit bulls got loose from their yard and attacked our two dogs while we were walking in our neighborhood.

Dear Falls Church 0 I am sorry this happened to you. It sounds like the remaining attacking dog and its owner will be the subject of a dangerous...

Under Peter v. Langley, 89 Va. Cir. 281, am I able to recover the engagement ring I gave to my fiancee when I broke it off?

Dear Fairfax - you ask good questions. there is s split among various circuit court judges around Virginia regarding whether an action for the...

The safest thing to do when either "clarifying" or amending a contract is to recite that the clarification in is consideration of something...

HOA Dispute

Dear Alexandria - I understand your frustration! Northern Virginia is full of HOA's that dictate how citizens lives should be run. I agree with...

Since your lease/contract is with your landlord, I expect that the condominium association will not resolve things directly with you. Does your...

Court documents from Fairfax County, VA - attorney fee?

Dear Fairfax - I am sorry that you were the victim of a crime. Have you contacted the Fairfax County Victim/Witness program at 10600 Page Ave,...

In a civil trial can the plaintiff call the opposing attorney on the stand and ask him

It would be very rare when this would elicit relevant evidence and so rarely is allowed. If you try to call the opposing lawyer as a witness,...

Dear Midlothian - DMV does not "want" you to go to ASAP - you are required to complete the ASAP program as a condition if getting your license...

If I receive a subpoena, should I be paid for the time spent in court? Also, how long before the trial should I be noticed?

Fact witnesses, as opposed to expert witnesses, are only entitled to a small reimbursement for minor costs. The logic is that we all must testify...