Can I sue my ex-boyfriend that I have joint tenancy for his half of the taxes, sewer and repair costs?

There is a concept called 'contribution' but it's not used too often in the real estate context. You are entitled to credit for his 1/2 of the...

I gave my neighbor well rights and they have abandoned their property . What rights do I have to unhook them from my well

Mr. Paullin is correct -- you need to see a lawyer who is versed in real estate issues. You can find one one by clicking the 'find a lawyer' tab...

Collecting judgment against Ex for unreimbursed medical when he lives out of state. Do I need a lawyer in VA or his state?

You can TRY to collect, and Mr. Harrell is correct about the hoops you have to jump through. However, from your facts EX is a total deadbeat who...

If someone pays taxes on an abandoned property can they take possession ?

Absolutely not -- simply paying taxes will not convey any title at all in Virginia. This is an incredibly common myth and just does not work in...

I hate to disagree with my colleagues, but in a commercial lease, a lockout is not illegal. The landlord has what is called an 'inchoate' lien on...

I'm the creditor and was left off of the bankruptcy list. How do I recover the debt?

You need a bankruptcy creditor lawyer -- there are a number of very technical issues that apply and need to be addressed. You didn't say when they...

Being evicted as a roommate who is not on the lease.

The lease is with the room-mate, and you are there with the permission of the lessee, that same room-mate. You also indicate, without stating,...

Can I break my lease because the lease has specific requirements like no dogs, the tenants underneath me breaking all the rules

My guess is that there is a heck of a lot more going on than simply dogs in the rental unit below you. Unfortunately, Louisiana has a legal system...

What lawyer would I talk to concerning real estate owned after a parents passing & threats on reimbursement of agreed expenses?

You have a blend of contract and 'partition' of real estate. You need a real estate litigation attorney and there are a bunch in your general area...

A "Formal Written Lease" is a great idea as it clarifies the relationship you and the landlord have. What you don't say is what was the original,...