Questions answered by Ross Cameron Hart

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My brother has died of cancer. He has no heirs and no will and no estate. who is responsible for the bills?

Ross's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

Short answer: No one. DO NOT GO TO THE COURTHOUSE TO START PROBATE. All that will do is create a lot of headache for you. If he had no assets...

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I have well water. My landlord has connected a hose to 2 other homes that he rents out near me w/o my knowledge until caught.

Ross's answer | Answered on July 05, 2015

If the landlord ran your well to other properties without your permission, you may be due a credit on your rent or even a refund. Part of it...

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My landlord let me break my lease can he still sue me for the remaining time on it?

Ross's answer | Answered on July 05, 2015

That you got back your security deposit is a strong argument in your favor. What other evidence of his agreement is there? emails? As my...

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Can you evict a person in VA if they haven't signed a lease?

Ross's answer | Answered on July 05, 2015

In Virginia if a lease is delivered but unsigned, it is still in effect. See 55-248.8 of the Virginia Code, here:...

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My wife was sold our land by her mother, deed says she cannot include spouse, can this be changed.

Ross's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

As Mr. Kreitzer says, you really need to have a real estate lawyer look at it. From what you say, it may be a 'restraint on alienation' which is...

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How do I get out of being someone's power of attorney after they have made me POA?

Ross's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Counsel are correct: you don't have to if you don't want to. Your phrase 'POA in his will' may mean executor of the estate. You have the right...

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The home Portsmouth, VA has been left to my mother and heirs that we cannot find. What should we do because we want to sell it?

Ross's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

A couple of questions - how long ago did your grandparent (I'm assuming) die? Did anyone qualify to handle the estate? There are ways to sell the...

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Email Conversation agreeing to sublease an apartment.

Ross's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Who made the changes at the last minute? If you had agreed on everything and then you wanted to change something, then you may owe her money. If...

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I signed a lease with a roommate, after breaking the lease I'm the only one getting garnished, is this legal?

Ross's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Mr Rafter is 100% correct. When you sign a lease - whether by yourself, with a single roommate, or with 100 people signing, you (and everyone who...

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Is it legal for a landlord to force you into renewing your lease without telling you?

Ross's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

I'm worried you didn't quote the entire section of the lease - it seems you provided what we lawyer-types call a 'caption' or heading of a...

Ross Cameron Hart's Answers (3912)

My brother has died of cancer. He has no heirs and no will and no estate. who is responsible for the bills?

I have well water. My landlord has connected a hose to 2 other homes that he rents out near me w/o my knowledge until caught.

My landlord let me break my lease can he still sue me for the remaining time on it?

Can you evict a person in VA if they haven't signed a lease?

My wife was sold our land by her mother, deed says she cannot include spouse, can this be changed.

How do I get out of being someone's power of attorney after they have made me POA?

The home Portsmouth, VA has been left to my mother and heirs that we cannot find. What should we do because we want to sell it?

Email Conversation agreeing to sublease an apartment.

I signed a lease with a roommate, after breaking the lease I'm the only one getting garnished, is this legal?

Is it legal for a landlord to force you into renewing your lease without telling you?