Own 2 homes and need advice on Virginia deficiency law if one home is foreclosed.

Short answer: Yes. And the lender doesn't even have to foreclose on the first home before suing on the note (In Virginia a 'mortgage' is a...

Can I evict a tenant for lieing on their rental application?

There is no easy answer. If (as Mr. Robinson suggests) the lease has a provision that a falsehood on the application is grounds for termination,...

What rights do I have as a power of attorney of some one in jail

A 'business' power of attorney doesn't usually include getting medical information, which is protected under HIPAA. Your husband would have to...

How can anyone get themselves out of a co-sign loan from someone who refuses to talk to you?

Without the creditor's permission you cannot get off the contract. This is why I advise NEVER to cosign a loan for anyone unless you have the cash...

In Virginia, received warrant in debt-attempted to contact the debt attorney on warrant, left message asking for a return call,

You show up and dispute the debt in its entirety AND ask for a "Bill of Particulars" which requires them to itemize the debt. You may also have to...

In Va can my ex boyfriend claim partial ownership of my house?

I agree with Mr. Kreitzer - probably not unless you did something less than helpful and deeded an interest to him.

Is my landlord obligated to extend the lease?

I share Mr. Kreitzer's confusion - almost every lease is under the VRLTA unless the landlord only owns one or two single family residences that are...

Do we have any recourse for the way a bank is handling the short sale of a rental property?

My answer is on the edge of decorum and I apologize in advance. I have heard this story over and over and unfortunately this is the way...

I have an eviction on my record can it be expunged?

Unfortunately, no. What you need to do is be pro-active and when you apply tell the property owner that this is in your history and give them...

My colleague Mr. Kim is correct: if the lease does not prohibit pets, then you may have one. And as he points out, you are responsible for any...