Can a landlord make you pay for damages/services after there already is a verbal agreement concerning the issues?

You'll probably have to pay for the screen damage. Without a written lease, in my opinion she'll have a problem requiring 'professional' cleaning,...

Landlord wants back rent on ILLEGAL apartment we vacated.

Building Code violations are not absolutes - for example a loose handrail is a violation but not cause to vacate. I'm assuming that the violations...

Husband passes away

In Virginia, the surviving spouse is entitled to money for living expenses from the estate pending administration. HIS under-18 year old children...

Move out prior to eviction court date?

Since you agree that you can't afford the rent, go ahead and move as soon as you can. Get the apartment as clean as you can and call the landlord...

Is it possible to break a lease or (rewrite)in the state of Va if two people signed it and now only one of them is living there

If the landlord/owner is willing to re-write it solely in the name of the remaining tenant, it's no problem. Is the one who left cooperative (to...

Lien placed on personal checking account.No contact prior to lien

You left out an important element: is it for a judgment against you which has not yet been paid? If so, you have limited defenses. You need to...

Real Estate Advice: land loan and then converting to construction loan

There appear to be some misconceptions inherent in your questions. And your questions are more in the financial realm than the legal realm....

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What are college student's tenant rights when landlord has been served violation notices by City of Nofolk Housing?

Did the a) Housing Authority or b) Norfolk Building department say it was illegal? the Building Department is usually who enforces a lot of the...

My landlord wrongfully terminated my lease before I moved in, can they legally do that? Can I sue for damages?

Doubtful. Although as to three of you, the zoning law might be the legal issue. One of the elements for a valid contract is that the purpose must...

I am executor of my mothers estate,she had a reverse mortgage ,am I responsible for her condo?

Short answer: No. Have you gone to the court and been appointed as executor or administrator? If not, DON'T until you talk to a probate...