Living in a homeowner’s association (HOA) community offers many benefits, from maintaining common areas to a sense of belonging. However, disagreements with the HOA over rules, fees, or modifications can quickly turn a dream home into a source of frustration. When facing an HOA dispute, understanding your rights and having a skilled advocate on your
Buying a home is a cherished milestone, symbolizing financial stability and a place to call your own. The prospect of homeownership is an aspiration for many, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you fall victim to mortgage and title fraud. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of mortgage and title
Renting a property is a common arrangement for many individuals and families. However, as with any contractual agreement, conflicts can arise between landlords and tenants. One of the most significant and contentious issues that can lead to disputes is eviction. It is one of the most common disputes in real estate law firm. In this
We all have those age-old stories of our first apartment and more specifically stories about our Landlords. Of course, the inverse story is true too, Landlords will have stories of their own about particular tenants. Regardless, Landlord and Tenant relations date back to the 17th century medieval times where the “feudal system” emerged. Born from
WHAT IS A TENANT’S ASSERTION? DEMYSTIFYING THE “TENANTS ASSERTION” REMEDY UNDER VRLTA § 55.1-1244 The Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (“VRLTA”) was enacted by the General Assembly in 1974. “A close examination of the Act as a whole reveals an integrated statutory scheme governing contractual relationships between landlords and tenants…” Isbell v. Commercial Investment Assocs.,
If you are planning on buying real estate in Virginia along with someone else, then you must take several factors into account, particularly when the other co-owner is not your husband or wife, or a family member whom you trust. First, consider the form of taking title. Please read our article on Types of Deeds
NOTE: the following requirements apply to residential evictions only. EVICTIONS BASED ON REASONS OTHER THAN NON-PAYMENT OF RENT If the eviction based on reasons other than non-payment of rent (For ex: 30-day notice to quit) Ensure that notice was served upon the tenant(s); and File Unlawful Detainer NOTE: Tenant may not be eligible under the
This article contains important updates and clarifications to the recent CDC order.Please contact our office if you are a Virginia Landlord seeking to evict tenant(s) for non-payment of rent, or other breaches of the terms of the tenancy. The CDC issued an order on Sept 4, 2020, instituting an eviction moratorium until December 31, 2020,
We at Fox and Moghul often receive queries by individuals, companies (LLCs, LP, S/C Corps) either facing an imminent judgment, or having already been subjected to a civil judgment in a court of law. In such cases, it is important for the judgment-debtor to be aware of the following key issues. When an individual receives