What is a reasonable amount of time to fix electrical issues. There were 2 previous electrical fires before we moved in.

1) File a Tenant Assertion in General District Court and pay your rent there instead of to the owner. The court will make the owner fix it or let...

When a rental agreement is signed is it enforceable in the courts ?

My guess is no lawyer was involved when you and the landlord signed the agreement. From your sparse facts I see a half-dozen problems and the...

What can I do if my half-sister is claiming to be the sole heir to our father's estate?

My friend Mr. Farr is correct - you need a lawyer immediately (and he happens to be a good choice). Proving your entitlement to a share of the...

Is my mother entitled to the proceeds from the sale of her house held jointly with my legally incapacitated father?

Your problem is way too complex for a simple answer on this forum. You need an elder law attorney - preferably one who has a practice both in...

How to give money to family when parent passes: Inheritance vs. Gift

Mr. Wall gave an excellent response - you really need to consult with a knowledgeable lawyer in your area, and there are several friends of mine I...

Do in have the right to withhold rent to private landlord ?

No, you cannot withhold rent. What you can do is go to the General District Court and file a 'tenant's assertion' and pay your rent to the...

What can one expect in court, after being served with a show cause as to why a second accounting is not done for an estate?

The worst part of your question is the phrase "I am representing myself . . . " If you don't think it's being done right, get another lawyer to...

Does the landlord have to provide a copy of their renter insurance policy for damages if they require the tenant to pay for it?

The Virginia Code section regarding tenant insurance is here: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title55/chapter13.2/section55-248.7:2/ You may...

My husband and I bought a Modular home from a woman he worked with. We now stand to lose our home.

You need a lawyer to look at the entire document AND your payments. From your short description you'll probably have to sue her. Without looking...

I think you've asked this same question several times on this forum. The answers have been substantially the same. Hire a lawyer.