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      Unusual situation re: trained for job but not paid right rate

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA My immediate supervisor resigned a few months ago. Before his final day, I was called to corporate HQ by his supervisor and told that he would like for me to become a "buyer". In further conversation, I asked if this constituted a promotion...
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      Malpractice? Unethical?

      What is the name of your state? VA Last year I sold two properties to a developer. At the last minute the developer asked me to carry $65k of the debt for a term of 30 days in return for $3000 more than the agreed upon sale price. I was hesitant but agreed on the condition that they give me a...
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      Big convoluted mess. Have to forclose on lien as 2nd mortgage

      What is the name of your state? VA This is a pretty convoluted mess. I will try to be as brief as possible. I am posting this because I would like a second/third opinion on the matter. I have every confidence in my attorneys and they are well respected in the area. I sold 2 adjoining...
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      Buyers keep delaying closing

      What is the name of your state? Virginia I have a contract on two duplexes that I own. The original contract stated that the buyers would close by 1/14/07 with an automatic extension, if necessary, until 2/14/07. Since 2/14/07 they have delayed closing for various reasons including alleged...
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      Capital gains but not the normal situation

      What is the name of your state? Virginia I've searched the forum and nothing matches my situation. I will try to explain it as briefly and succinctly as I can. Please feel free to ask for any clarification. :D 1: I inherited 1/3 of a duplex on September 15 of 2004. 2: I bought out my...
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      Zoning questions

      What is the name of your state? VA I've put my two adjoining properties up for sale and a prospective buyer has made an acceptable offer contingent on getting the property re-zoned from R-11 to R-15 and being able to build 15 townhomes on the lots. They want 90 days to study the zoning and, I...
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      Disclosure on "AS-IS" property

      What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia I recently closed on a home that I bought to rehab and resell. I knowingly bought it as-is. I had the most thorough inspector in my area inspect the place and I accompanied him throughout the process. What I've...
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      Buy/rehab/resell real estate. Tax implications?

      What is the name of your state? Virginia Hi, I looked back a few months on this board but was unable to find an answer to my questions. I am buying a fixer-upper house with the intention of repairing everything that is wrong with it and then selling it at a profit. I do use a tax...
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      Right to assign a contract for purchase?

      What is the name of your state? Virginia I have been doing some reading on real estate laws and I need to know if Virginia recognizes or allows the right to assign a contract to purchase real estate. For example... Let's say that I want to buy a piece of investment property, potentially to...
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      Contracting City Gov't to install sewer service. Questions

      What is the name of your state? VA Forgive me if this isn't the proper place for this. This is the situation... Questions are in bold font. :D 1: A rental property that I own was built in 1952 and has had a septic system from day one. In 1954 the state took 15' of the front yard for the...
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      Trespassers next door

      Virginia This may go long, please bear with me. :D I own two properties that adjoin back to back to make a 100' wide swath 375' deep. One property fronts a 4 lane highway and has driveways accessing the highway. It has no existing fence. The rear of the property that I occupy is fenced...
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      Utility easement questions

      What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? VA Sorry that this is so long, I need to provide some details to make the situation clearer. I own two homes that are on lots that join together back to back. Essentially, I own a 100' wide swath...
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      Rent increase questions

      VA I am buying out my brother's share of a duplex that was recently left to us by my mother. Both apartments are currently occupied. One tenant has been renting from my mother for over 18 years and the other has been there just shy of 3 years. Neither tenant currently has a lease or rental...
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      Barring an invited guest of a tenant

      What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? VA I have a strange situation here that I really need some help with. Some of you may remember my earlier post about replacing a gas heater in an apartment. Well, it...
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      Distribution of personal effects not listed in will

      What is the name of your state? VA I am the court-named executor of my mother's estate. My mother left a will that included only the real estate part of her estate and, according to what I understand of VA probate laws, I have to record and assess a value to her remaining personal effects and...
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      Inherited home, tax ramifications?

      What is the name of your state? VA My mother passed away in September of this year (2004) and left me her home and 1/3 interest in another home that she owned. The second home is assessed at $62.4k but the market value is in the neighborhood of $75-$80k. My brother was bequeathed the other 2/3...
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      Heat issues with tenant

      What is the name of your state?VA I recently inherited rental property from my mother. The property consists of two older houses that have been split into upstairs/downstairs duplexes. I reside in the lower part of one house and have for years. I have a tenant above me that has been...
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      Question regarding executor purchasing estate property

      What is the name of your state? Virginia I'm not sure if this is the proper forum for this so please forgive me if it isn't. I'll try to keep this as brief as possible but some explanation is necessary. My mother is dying of complications from cancer. I am named the executor of her estate...
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      Complicated question regarding state potentially buying land for interstate

      What is the name of your state? VA This is kind of hard to explain so please bear with me. :) I live in close proximity to an on-ramp for an interstate highway (I-64). This is a "clover leaf" type of on-ramp. The state improved I-64 and the interchange that I live by when they...
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      Do I have a case?

      What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia While I'm not what I consider a litigious person, I've been carefully considering filing a malpractice lawsuit against my mother's former doctor. Here is what has happened. My mother was seeing the same general...

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