Questions answered by Ross Cameron Hart

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Can I seek legal action against my title company for not providing me with a new deed for a property I purchased in April 2015?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 30, 2015

I agree this is a DC issue, not a Virginia issue, although there are lawyers in NOVA who also practice in DC. Title companies are regulated and you...

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Can realtor charge fees to seller for staging/marketing after sale is voided due to discovery of 2nd lien?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

"Discovery" of a 2nd lien that was a 2nd mortgage? And that discovery 'voided' a sale, which means that the property is 'under water' - more owed...

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Can I sue a contract in the state I live or do I have to sue them in the state the work was done?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

You will need to go to Colorado to sue.

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How best to divide family land with least financial penalty?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

Mr. Kreitzer is correct - you have a situation that is complex in areas you haven't thought of. One issue is the age of your mother and whether or...

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There are roaches everywhere, to the point it is inhabitable. I've seen 10 in under an hour. Can I break my lease or reduce it?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

Assuming you have properly notified the landlord, and no action has been taken to exterminate them, then you can pay your rent to the court and ask...

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My ailing senior husband needs Medicaid insurance.

Ross's answer | Answered on September 27, 2015

You need to consult an Elder Law attorney. You can find one here on AVVO or by going to the Academy of Elder Law Attorneys website www.vaela.org...

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Hi, there, I left deposit for a new car purchase. No purchase contract signed. can I still back out and get $ back? how?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

I see this as a lot closer than other counsel, and you may be locked in although not on the dealer's standard contract. Boiled down to simplistic...

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Should I contact a landlord tenant attorney

Ross's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

As Mr. Kreitzer said, it depends on the terms in your lease. The bad news is, unless the landlord accepted responsibility somehow in the lease...

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I was laid off from job and not able to make credit card payments since 2010. It has been over 5 years.

Ross's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

Broadly speaking, those that didn't sue you in 2010 are PROBABLY barred by the statute of limitations. And further odds are that it won't be the...

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What is thee best course of action if ex never refinanced the house therefore I never signed over the deed to the house.

Ross's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

There's the legal answer and the practical answer. I'm going for the practical with a touch of legal. First, 6 years ago the real estate loan...

Ross Cameron Hart's Answers (3912)

Can I seek legal action against my title company for not providing me with a new deed for a property I purchased in April 2015?

Can realtor charge fees to seller for staging/marketing after sale is voided due to discovery of 2nd lien?

Can I sue a contract in the state I live or do I have to sue them in the state the work was done?

How best to divide family land with least financial penalty?

There are roaches everywhere, to the point it is inhabitable. I've seen 10 in under an hour. Can I break my lease or reduce it?

My ailing senior husband needs Medicaid insurance.

Hi, there, I left deposit for a new car purchase. No purchase contract signed. can I still back out and get $ back? how?

Should I contact a landlord tenant attorney

I was laid off from job and not able to make credit card payments since 2010. It has been over 5 years.

What is thee best course of action if ex never refinanced the house therefore I never signed over the deed to the house.