Category: Litigation

By Faisal Moghul of Fox & Moghul posted in Real Estate Law on Thursday, March 26, 2020. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc with the ability of many people to timely pay their current mortgage. We at Fox & Moghul have been receiving a high-volume of calls by distressed homeowners seeking assistance on this issue. If you are one of those affected

How Can You Get Your EMD Back If the Other Party Has Breached the Contract In Virginia?

This is a very common question pertaining to the relative rights between unmarried couples who co-own property. In other words, home ownership among nonmarried couples. Typically, a boyfriend-girlfriend decide to buy real estate together and the deed lists both of them as co-owners of the property. Soon, things go south and the parties start fighting

Can a tenant stop paying rent due to mold in the apartment? Must a landlord obtain hotel accommodation for the tenant every time there is mold? Who can terminate the lease and when? Who pays for the cost of remediation? Must the tenants personal property also be remediated? Who can perform remediation? Is there a remediation “license” in Virginia that is required before performing mold remediation?

What is Fraud In Virginia?

Virginia Evictions During the Pandemic – New COVID Related Eviction Requirements

WHAT IS DEFAMATION? “In Virginia, as in other states, the law of defamation historically has protected a basic interest. The individual’s right to personal security includes his uninterrupted entitlement to enjoyment of his reputation” Gazette Inc. v. Harris, 229 Va. 1 (1985). Our litigation team at Fox and Moghul focus on the complex area of

Simply stated, a non-compete agreement, covenant not to compete or restrictive covenant is a contractual agreement between two parties that restricts one parties rights under a particular factual scenario. For example, in the employment context, an employer provided non-compete will seek to restrict an employees’ ability to start a similar trade or profession upon leaving

Personal Liability and Contracts – What You Should Know Before Signing Any Contract

What to look out for when Buying or selling real estate in Virginia