Yes and maybe not. First, a landlord MAY charge for use of 'common utilities'. Either there has to be submetering, or there has to be a clearly...

Our "new" home is almost literally falling apart around us, do we have any grounds to hold the builder accountable?

You need a construction litigation attorney - while no new house is perfect, it should not have the problems you list. You may also be able to take...

probably. if you are living there paying rent and the owner is accepting the rent, the law generally comsiders it in effect

Can an attorney take my place in an eviction hearing?

If it is contested, SOMEONE has to be there to present the evidence to the court, even with a lawyer (who can't testify, obviously). If you have...

Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, better for filing bankruptcy?

As between the two, it will not make any difference under Virginia law - a creditor of one co-owner can seek their pound of dirt (so to speak). ...

Do I Ned a real estate agent to sell a house?

Strictly legally speaking, no you don't need a real estate agent. But I recommend you get an experienced agent. First, a good agent will be...

Hello - I am interested in setting up a will or other legal document to designate guardians for my child. Thoughts on how?

All other counsel are right - you really really need a lawyer. Legal Doom (I like Mr. Farr's twist!) documents are, in my opinion, only good for...

If lender buys back a house in a foreclosure auction do they have to sell the house before they can come after us for the debt?

Already answered. And they can come after you for the deficiency now if they want.

I own a rental property that I want to sell, and give the proceeds to my mother. Is deeding it to her pre-sale the way to go?

We don't try to give tax advice here - there are gift tax issues, capital gain issues, and other problems within our overly complex tax code. I...

House was sold at foreclosure auction and the lender (chase) bought it back. What will we be liable to pay?

From the $34K the bank has to pay the fees and costs of foreclosure, so the deficiency will be even more than $52K. The noteholder has the legal...