Does my landlord have the right to continue with possession if balance has been paid?

Local custom has a lot to do with it. In some areas of Virginia, if the landlord accepts all rents due, then the sheriff will make the landlord do...

There has been mold found in my house. The landlord is not real conceded about it. What can I do about it? Do I pay rent?

This is a tricky issue -- for moisture under the floor there is a leak somewhere, maybe in the caulking around the tub or carelessness with the...

A FL law firm says my short sale with them could be free b/c they charge the buyer. How often does that happen? Good idea?

Let's get this straight: you're in Virginia and getting advice from a Florida lawyer? And you're trying to do a short sale? Unless your property...

Wanted to know if I am being conned by investors saying they are going to purchase my home in Virginia.

You absolutely need a lawyer for this. As Mr. Paullin said, the issue "has many moving parts". This is one reason a good real estate agent is...

Tenant agreement ended yesterday but the tenant still retains keys, can i change the locks as she no longer lives there.

Obviously you need a better agent. If the property is cleaned out (making a video when you walk thru is a good idea as well as having an...

How can I buy a house with my credit and his income without him on the mortgage

I don't think it's possible. What you want to do is complicated and there are a lot of issues to consider such as future medicaid eligibility,...

I terminated a sitter and she wants me to pay her for the remaining 2 weeks or she takes me to court, what can I do in defense?

Mr. Muggeridge and Mr. Cloud are correct. I would add that you information shows a good faith defense - she didn't do her job correctly and SHE...

You have added facts since your first post. You will probably need to consult a lawyer because the whole process is tricky. I think a letter...

My brother and I inherited a home. I'm the administrator. Will i be able to just move in.

As other counsel have indicated, it depends on whether or not there is a will, if so what it says. If you and your brother own it equally, then you...

I was awarded a judgement against a company that did not finish work on my home.

Ms. Leiber is correct -- you should contact the Virginia Board for Contractors, which is part of the Virginia Department of Professional and...