Mr. Rafter and Mr. Hays have good advice and suggestions. Whether or not the passed deadline is fatal to the landlord is actually up to local...

What is legal definition of "Window" in Fairfax County, Virginia, when no definition of Window is provided in the Declaration?

I think this question has been posted before. First, 'trim' is not "structural" so that is a really tough hurdle to overcome. If there is no...

Can I break the lease because my apartment has a serious issue and my landlord fails to fix it?

I'm going to guess your apartment has a very old steam heating system -- this is common with that type of heating. If so, the good news is it will...

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I have copy of contract for line of credit opened in NC and I live in Virginia. Collection company suing-old debt from Wachovia.

You need to get an attorney to review and represent you in this case. There are undercurrents in debt buying cases that I'm not posting, but an...

My mom is the surviving spouse and her step daughter was named executor in the will. What is my mothers rights?

Mr. Wilson and my friend Mr. Farr are correct - your mother has a number of rights if the will doesn't provide adequately for her. Among them is...

Do I have grounds to withhold rent and demand compensation for damaged goods from a bed bug infestation?

A Non-legal response: Bedbugs are now resistant to pesticides. I have a house in an estate with bedbugs and am told that the only way to get rid...

Purchased a car on Dec. 3, as well as sold my car to dealership, a week later get a call saying financing fall through. OPtions

Sounds as if you need a financial adviser as much as you do a lawyer. Upside down on a car so trade it in on another one so you owe even more...

What are the statue limitations on collecting debt in Virginia

You haven't given nearly enough facts for an evaluation. If you got a settlement, I presume a lawyer helped you get it. Your first call should be...

I doubt you can sue for distress. You need to give further written notice of the leak and damage to the landlord -- when your lease is up for...

Can i sue my ex roommate for an eviction on my credit.

I am sorry you had the problem. Also, there is a domestic violence protection in the Landlord Tenant act but unfortunately you didn't know about...