It is hard for me to know if the non-compliance is noise or unauthorized occupant. Your notice should specifically state the problem. If the...

Is this legal?

No. Your brother who is not the owner of the property cannot evict you. Just because he has the utility company billing him, doesn't mean he has...

Your family needs at least 1 lawyer. I would start with one who does both probate and real estate. It may be that through an impartial family...

Can I terminate my lease early without being liable for the unexpired portion of the contract term?

It sounds like you have the right facts and a favorable lease provision. Your landlord likely has breached the lease by failing to provide you with...

The best practice is not to make payments to a deceased person, although it is important to make sure that you don't default on the payments...

Can a writing b undone if rent is paid?

Your facts seem to leave out a step, so I'm not sure at what stage your case is in. If the landlord is following the requirements of the Virginia...

Meaningful responses to real estate questions based on recorded documents always need careful review of those documents. That said, based solely on...

I was laid off today 4 days before closing ?

I also am sorry to hear that you lost your job. As Ross states above, unless you had an employment contract which the employer violated, there is...

I lost home in foreclosure. They came to change the locks. I have not been evicted or served summons

As set out above, a real property owner's act of ousting you without notice is problematic. However as you are not paying rent, the terms of the...

Do third party custodians of self-directed IRAs and other qualified plans need to be licensed?

I'm having a problem incorporating your explanation into your question. They seem like two different issues. In any event, I will answer the...