Landlord/ Tenant question

You left out some critical details. From your question I presume you have a property in HOA-Hell somewhere. The HOA has a restriction preventing...

My brother left me his house in his will it has a lien on it can I sell it?

I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, you can sell it - make sure it's worth more than is owed on it otherwise it'll cost you money from your pocket to...

I would need to see the specific document to give a complete answer. you use the term 'living rights' which is not a 'legal' term. There is a...

Can my niece force me to pay her rent from a house my grandmother left us as equal owners? she has filed a petition to force me

Mr. Paullin is correct - your sister is entitled to the value of her share after expenses of the property. The petition she has filed may be a...

Civil summons for prior occupant left in the door to my house. What's my responsibility?

You have no legal responsibility, but it's obvious you don't want an injustice to occur. Since the person served no longer lives there, return...

The basic rule is 'normal wear and tear' is permissible. As the gentleman from New York implied, this could be normal wear and tear. Add to that...

Virginia Law-Can this will be contested?

The general rule is that a photocopy CANNOT be probated - there are exceptions such as the original burned up in a fire in which the testator also...

Re:Intestate Succession in California

that is very likely a question for a California lawyer - most Virginia lawyers don't even try to understand California law. Try reposting on the...

Writ of possession process?

The bad news is there is no ten-day waiting period for a default judgment, but you can note the appeal (but you have to pay all rent due as a bond)...

I suggest you write or email (do not 'call') the landlord and ask exactly where in the lease - or Virginia law - it says that it renews...