Questions answered by Ross Cameron Hart

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Can my landlord not pay accrued interest on our security deposit?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 07, 2016

The landlord tenant law has not required money be held in an interest bearing account; the rules for licensees of the Virginia Board for Real...

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Builder is denying the things as per initial Agreement and stated that its typo error.

Ross's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

You're paying tens of thousands of dollars on a house and looking for free assistance here? Yes, you may have a claim, but it's much much more...

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What can i do about my landlord harrassing me

Ross's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Unless you're on a month-to-month they can't evict you. If you're on a month-to-month they have to give you 30 days notice which usually ends at...

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Virginia specific question - what level of detail for costs do I need to include in my 5 Day Pay or Quit Notice?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

First, you don't have to use the sheriff to serve the notice - simply mail it first class prepaid AND deliver one to the rental unit - tape it to...

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Is a new apartment complex owner bound by the lease terms set forth before they purchased the property?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 03, 2016

In my opinion you are correct with your reading - all leases remain in effect until their normal end unless there is a default. Be prepared,...

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What questions can a previous landlord answer from a new potential landlord?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 01, 2016

Is it true? from your facts it is. So yes, it is legal to state actual facts. The landlord wants other landlords to be honest with her and she's...

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Why am I the grantor in a deed that follows a judicial foreclosure initiated by a condo association board of directors?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 01, 2016

From reading your question you have tried to do all this without a lawyer. And you have lost your condo, partly as a result. From the facts you...

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Limitations on Estate for unknown assets?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

Yes, and you need a lawyer immediately - preferably one familiar with estate issues and one who will go to court.

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How do I get help with my mentally ill mother who cannot take care of herself and has no income in the state of VA?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

This is a classic Elder law problem, and there are a lot of choices - you just need to know what they are. Consult a local elder law attorney...

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I am a landlord and my tenants say there are raccoons in the trash can and in the yard. Who is responsible for addressing this.

Ross's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

It's not their fault and it's not your fault. Critters are what they are. Tenants need to REALLY secure their trash to discourage the raccoons...

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Can my landlord not pay accrued interest on our security deposit?

Builder is denying the things as per initial Agreement and stated that its typo error.

What can i do about my landlord harrassing me

Virginia specific question - what level of detail for costs do I need to include in my 5 Day Pay or Quit Notice?

Is a new apartment complex owner bound by the lease terms set forth before they purchased the property?

What questions can a previous landlord answer from a new potential landlord?

Why am I the grantor in a deed that follows a judicial foreclosure initiated by a condo association board of directors?

Limitations on Estate for unknown assets?

How do I get help with my mentally ill mother who cannot take care of herself and has no income in the state of VA?

I am a landlord and my tenants say there are raccoons in the trash can and in the yard. Who is responsible for addressing this.