My rights to keep security deposit

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...

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

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...

We need to use our full month security deposit as our last months rent we were told no and then got notice we will be evicted

Virginia law says that a tenant cannot apply the security deposit to rent. After you have vacated, the landlord may apply the deposit to damages,...

Your occupancy was not under the ordinary rules of landlord tenant as it was a part of your job requirement. Once the job ended your right to live...

Can one tenant get the other tenant off of the lease?

If wife agrees then yes, you can remove her from the lease. If she agrees and Husband intends to stay in the property then you can start his new...

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Can I sell or disclaim part of house property to another family member that I inherited 18 months ago?

The short answer to your specific question is Yes, you can disclaim your interest in the property unless you have taken any action to accept your...

Can I legally get my mom's house?

Absolutely NOT true. One of the biggest myths non-lawyers have is that if they 'pay the taxes' long enough (or pay the mortgage) they'll end up...

In Virginia probate process, must each Article in a Will be executed in the order as they are listed?

I agree with my colleagues -- this is way too complex to answer on a forum such as this, and an experienced lawyer should be consulted. There are...

Can two divorced parents of a disabled child file jointly for guardianship when the child only lives with one parent?

Yes, and I have done it for clients. I make sure that either parent may act without the other in case one is unavailable and the situation is...

My guess is the "Deed of Gift" was to save money on recordation taxes. As noted by others it raises other issues including, but not mentioned,...