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

On September 4, 2020 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) entered an order temporarily halting residential evictions (hereinafter referred to as the “Order”) until December 31, 2020. For more information, please contact Stella Villalobos, Esq. at Fox & Moghul. Whom Does the CDC Order Apply to? The Order applies to any “landlord, owner

Please also read related mold article: IS YOUR TENANT THREATENING TO STOP PAYING RENT DUE TO MOLD? WHAT OPTIONS DOES A LANDLORD HAVE IN VIRGINIA? The following chart summarizes Virginia’s existing laws in a flowchart format. Please call Fox and Moghul to discuss the specifics of your case.