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    1. M

      Contesting a contract signed in Mexico; collections?

      What is the name of your state? I am in VA; my parents in question are in UT. My mother and stepfather were in Mexico a few months ago; they were approached about listening to a "vacation network" presentation (something like a timeshare) and ended up buying. The cost was around $10,000, with...
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      Recommendation for a Rental Agreement?

      What is the name of your state? I am in Virginia. This is an easy one. I am re-renting my condo and need a good lease (rental agreement) to use. Over a year ago when I was posting an issue someone recommended one (national association of realtors?) but I can't find it. Thank you!
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      Update: Flood in condo

      What is the name of your state? Virginia I wrote a couple of weeks ago - there was a flood in the condo I rent out from a pipe burst in the unit above. The tenant (above) had turned off the heat, and so everyone had presumed this was a simple liability issue, but now they are claiming that...
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      Yikes, a flood!

      Thanks FarmerJ! The tenant is a commuter - he has a home out of state and lives in the unit during the week (it is across the street from his office). He had a good attitude about the whole thing and said he could work in his home office while the work is being done. I called my insurance...
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      Yikes, a flood!

      I'm in Virginia. I rent out an upscale condominium about 20 miles away. I just had a call that the pipes burst in the unit above, the water came down into my unit (that I'm renting), ruined the carpet (3 weeks old!), ruined the tenants' new bed, and the ceiling might collapse. The unit is...
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      Unit not suitable for showing

      What is the name of your state? Virginia I've had a tenant in my condo who has been a pain. She gave proper notice that she was moving out (now a week away), but then she left town and the unit is a total mess - nothing structural, and I don't care about the boxes, but dirty clothes scattered...
    7. M

      Property Owned Before Marriage

      OK, thanks. My brokerage is in my name only so I'll assume that this means I could sell, put it into my own account, and not change legal status. Thank you again!
    8. M

      Property Owned Before Marriage

      What is the name of your state? VA Hi - I didn't get a response on the "Family Law" page. I'm wondering if you can help. I have a condominium that I owned when I was single and have rented since being married. I was considering selling and my husband (OK, things aren't working out very...
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      Property Owned before marriage

      What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state? VA I have a condominium that I owned before getting married. I have been renting it for the last ~5 years (married almost 4). The marriage is ... not working out very well. The current tenant in the condominium has...
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      In the country 12 years; no progress to citizenship (?)

      MORE INFO - CLARIFICATION OK, this is so helpful. My friend read the posts and came back and said that I had it wrong that he *is* a legal citizen but he is waiting on his "Permanent Residentship Card" and has been waiting a long time and can't get an answer as to why he hasn't received it...
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      In the country 12 years; no progress to citizenship (?)

      What is the name of your state? Washington D.C. I am writing on behalf of a friend. He has been in the U.S. for 12 years from the former Soviet Union (Moscow). He works as an office manager at a hospital. He apparently gets his work permit renewed each year but does not know how to take the...
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      Tenant playing games?

      Oh hi - I'm 2 months late replying because I thought the problem was solved; came back to find the info again because it's the 4th and no check yet (I called her mother and that did the trick for July and August but here I am again). Anyhow, I'm not renting long long distance. I'm about 20...
    13. M

      Tenant playing games?

      PS - I'm receiving the checks by mail so I can't just hand them back to her and ask her to correct the errors.
    14. M

      Tenant playing games?

      Great advice, thanks. My only reply: having the documentation from my bank that the check was returned, well, at least gives me a paper trail. (Our contract stipulates $30 for each returned check and that she must pay with money orders if 2 checks are returned so I sort of feel like I need the...
    15. M

      Tenant playing games?

      Follow up OK, OK, I get it. 1. Can I evict her and still collect the rent and late fees (for July)? Can I also keep the security deposit? 2. Just an aside, can I charge a return check fee (per our contract) if I haven't sent it in to the bank (because she has made exactly the same error...
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      Tenant playing games?

      I am in Virginia and looking for your instinct as well as legal advice. It is the 19th and I have not yet received the rent on my condo that was due on the 1st. This is the tenant's second month renting (I never had a problem with the two previous tenants in 3+ years). Anyhow, she sent a...
    17. M

      Selling real estate acquired before marriage

      I am in Virginia. This should be easy to answer. I bought a condominium many years before getting married. Since getting married 2.5 years ago, I have been renting out the condominium. It is still in my name only. I am now considering selling, but I want to protect the assets (not divide...
    18. M

      Collecting from a family member

      Jason - Many thanks for your excellent advice. I passed it to my father who said he will "not support me and will oppose me" if I attempt any legal action. Plus, I wrote my check (for 10,800) to my father. So... time to switch to the family counseling website I guess. :(
    19. M

      Disagreement over guardian

      We are in Virginia. My husband has a daughter from a previous marriage who is now 23. He let me know that if anything happened to the two of us, he would want her to be the guardian of our child (an infant). Trust me we don't want her to be guardian, bit it's an extremely touchy subject. I...
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      Collecting from a family member

      Almost 2 years ago, three members of my family pooled our resources ($31,000) to stop foreclosure on my uncle's home in Utah. My father sent the check directly to a mortgage debt collection agency after ensuring that they would not foreclose if we caught my uncle up on his payments. My uncle...
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