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Deed requirements for purchasing lot and then sub-dividing

Ross's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Mr. Paulin is correct - you need a lawyer on the front end of this venture. Not only Fairfax County zoning and subdivision laws, but private...

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We own a home in NC that we no longer can afford to keep (bad tenants = expensive repairs) Can we walk away without recourse?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

I assume the NC property has a mortgage. You need to consult a NC lawyer about the legal consequences of 'walking' from that property and what the...

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Pd $3390 dep. landlord has not returned after 2 mos of moveout

Ross's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Mr. Kreiger is correct - odds are you'll have to take him to court. If you hire a lawyer, and assuming your rental unit is under the Residential...

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Can my landlord define which vendor to use for premise maintenance activities?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

While you did give a good fact background for the issue, you'll need a lawyer to read the lease and language as well as review the facts with you...

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Are wills drawn up in NY 5 years ago, valid in Virginia? Are bank accounts or revocable trusts subject to terms of will.

Ross's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Mr. Farr hit the nail on the head - again. Many, many times Mr. Farr, I, and other elder law attorneys have an appointment booked and the staff...

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What is the procedure after a collections judgement has been passed on an individual?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

In Virginia a court can 'change its mind' (usually after someone asks) for a limited time after the judgment is entered. However, in most cases...

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Can my "no trespassing" sign legally keep my grown son off my land?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

My colleagues are correct - the 'no trespassing' sign will not work against someone who owns a part of the property. I do hope you can mediate or...

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I want to buy a residence from an LLC that purchased it at Sheriff's sale (foreclosure). Anything I need to know beforehand?

Ross's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

Ashburn: You hire a real estate attorney to review everything and represent you at the closing. That attorneys job will be to order a title...

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Roommates, not on lease, left the state and left behind belongings.

Ross's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

It's not simple. There is a Virginia Code section which could apply: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+55-224 but it does not...

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On a 5 day quit or pay notice,would the day posted be counted as day 1

Ross's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

It depends on how the local judge views it. Some will count that day, others start the next day. I'm going to assume you're the tenant. As a...

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Deed requirements for purchasing lot and then sub-dividing

We own a home in NC that we no longer can afford to keep (bad tenants = expensive repairs) Can we walk away without recourse?

Pd $3390 dep. landlord has not returned after 2 mos of moveout

Can my landlord define which vendor to use for premise maintenance activities?

Are wills drawn up in NY 5 years ago, valid in Virginia? Are bank accounts or revocable trusts subject to terms of will.

What is the procedure after a collections judgement has been passed on an individual?

Can my "no trespassing" sign legally keep my grown son off my land?

I want to buy a residence from an LLC that purchased it at Sheriff's sale (foreclosure). Anything I need to know beforehand?

Roommates, not on lease, left the state and left behind belongings.

On a 5 day quit or pay notice,would the day posted be counted as day 1