Questions answered by Ross Cameron Hart

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I just had hardwood flooring installed, and my refrigerator now does not clear the upper cabinets.

Ross's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

Unfortunately I do not think the flooring company is responsible. Their contract was for new flooing, which I presume they did.

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Hi! When tenant get lawn violation from homeowner association about seed, and fertilizing. Is this landlord responsibility?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

You don't put enough facts into your question. Generally, as my colleague noted, this should be part of the lease.

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I was going to college leasing an apartment i can not return need to get out of my lease what can I do so I don't have to pay?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 19, 2014

The bad news is that you are likely stuck for the lease until it ends, OR until someone else rents it, whichever comes first. As a practical...

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How do I sue a neighbor for failing to keep his attached townhouse in good repair causing me major repair?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 19, 2014

For this you will absolutely need to hire a lawyer. The conditions constitute a "Nuisance" as a legal term in the eyes of the law (and a heckuva...

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I was wondering what the time frame for recording loan modification deed with clerks office is.

Ross's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Mortgage lenders are sloppy -- the whole country learned that (again) with the meltdown several years ago. I'm presuming both you and the lender...

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How does a landlord get money owed for unpaid rent after judgment and immediate possession granted in court?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

One of the first things I learned nearly 40 years ago when I started practicing law is that getting a judgment for money is usually the easiest...

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Kicking Out Resident in Joint Tenant Property

Ross's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Short answer: she owns 1/2 the property, she can have whomever she wants there. You need an experienced real estate lawyer who understands...

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How do the heirs sell real estate if one of the heirs refuses to sign to sell the property?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Assuming the judgments have been 'docketed' against the real estate (you can go check the Campbell County Clerk of Circuit Court records in...

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My rights to keep security deposit

Ross's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

There are legal answers (you don't need to return the deposit if she breaks the lease) and practical answers. Practical: get her the heck out of...

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I have been living in an Extended stay Hotel for 3 years. One day eviction?

Ross's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

Since you've been there 3 years, I presume it is your primary residence. Therefore, under Virginia law (55-248.5 D) your landlord must follow the...

Ross Cameron Hart's Answers (3910)

I just had hardwood flooring installed, and my refrigerator now does not clear the upper cabinets.

Hi! When tenant get lawn violation from homeowner association about seed, and fertilizing. Is this landlord responsibility?

I was going to college leasing an apartment i can not return need to get out of my lease what can I do so I don't have to pay?

How do I sue a neighbor for failing to keep his attached townhouse in good repair causing me major repair?

I was wondering what the time frame for recording loan modification deed with clerks office is.

How does a landlord get money owed for unpaid rent after judgment and immediate possession granted in court?

Kicking Out Resident in Joint Tenant Property

How do the heirs sell real estate if one of the heirs refuses to sign to sell the property?

My rights to keep security deposit

I have been living in an Extended stay Hotel for 3 years. One day eviction?