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      Need some help for my grandad

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA I have a question about children being able to inherit property from their parents versus the spouse. The situation is that my grandfather wants to make sure that when he passes away his current wife is able to keep the house and car (he...
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      Collecting social security after retirement if you leave the country

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA I'm trying to help my in-laws get some information for when they retire. They will both be retiring in about 5 years. They came to the united states about 30 years ago. they never applied for citizenship, but they have been permant...
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      Contract for deed code requirements

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va Can anyone tell me where I can find virginia state code requirements for a contract for deed? specifically I want to foreclose on the property (or at least see what options I have). I went to the va code web site and couldn't find anything...
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      Filing for Eviction & Accepting late payment

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA I sent the tenant a certified letter stating that if I don't receive the late payment for November by December 3rd that I will file for eviction on December 4th. If they send the payment in after the 3rd (whether it's before or after I file...
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      Private school tuition

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va can you deduct private school tuition for elementary school similar to what you would do for college tuition? if you can't deduct it like you would for college tuition is there another way to deduct the elementary school tuition from my taxes...
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      when can I get a GFE?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA I've been approved for an FHA loan, and I've been trying to estimate my closing costs so that I know what I can bid on (so there aren't any surprises at closing). My problem is that its been "like pulling teeth" with the lender to get him to...
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      Hold Over Clause

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va I was reading section § 55-248.37 of the viriginia code and was hoping that I could get some clarification on something. The section (part B) states as follows: ... The landlord may include in the rental agreement a reasonable liquidated...
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      Accrued Interest on Security Deposits

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va Section § 55-248.15:1 of the code of Virginia states "The landlord shall accrue interest at an annual rate equal to four percentage points below the Federal Reserve Board discount rate as of January 1 of each year .... no interest shall be due...
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      too many people for a small house?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA I have a small 2 bedroom townhouse (no basement) that I'm trying to rent. I have an interested party that is a married couple with 4 kids (9,7,5 & 4). Before I even consider them and check out their credit and background (and accept the...
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      Early Lease Termination vs Eviction

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA Can you enforce (is it legal) an early lease termination clause if you are forced to evict a tenant due to a non-compliance or non-payment of rent? i.e. Would it be legal to put this in the lease agreement: "If the tenant is required to vacate...
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      Do I have to accept Section 8 housing?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA I have a hypothetical question (it hasn't come up yet - just curious about my rights in case it does). I have a house that I'm putting up for rent, but if it ever came up I don't think I would want to deal with the hassles involved with...
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      How do Seller Concessions work?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA When you ask for seller concessions are you basically offering the seller more money for the house, but the "extra money" is basically the closing costs that the seller has to pay at closing? For example there is a house I want to buy going...
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      Is a grace period for payment required?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA As the landlord am I required to give the tenant an allowable grace period for rent payment or can I put the following in the lease: "Rent is due by midnight (12:00am) on the 1st of each month with no allowable grace period!" Thanks.
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      Alarm System Automatic Renewal

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia I signed a contract with an alarm company for 3 years back in 2007. When the contract was up I went to cancel it a couples of days before the end of the term (because I moved) and I didn't realize that the following clause was in the...
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      Side work - What's required legally to start

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va My husband is an HVAC Technician. In addition to his typical 9-to-5 job he and is looking to start doing some side work that includes signing people up for service contracts (having to do with his typical HVAC work). My question is where...
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      Refundable vs Nonrefundable pet deposit

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA As a landlord can I charge both a refundable and a nonrefundable pet deposit? My thinking behind this is that at the end of the lease I want to fumigate for any potential fleas/ticks/etc. even if I don't see any just to be on the safe side...
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      How many days before a guest becomes a tenant?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA What is the maximum number of days that a guest can stay in your home before he/she becomes a "tenant" and you are required to follow tenant/landlord law?
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      Pet Deposit

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va Does anyone know if there is a maximum pet deposit allowed in VA? I couldn't find it in the VA Landlord/Tenant handbook. Thanks.
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      Security Deposits & Accruing Interst Accounts

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA The Virginia Landlord/Tenant Handbook states the following: Could someone please clarify/verify for me the followg: I should go ahead and put the security deposit into an interest accruing account from the beginning of the tenancy (just in...
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      dual citizenship

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? va Is it possible to have dual citizenship with U.S. and El Salvador? My in-laws plan on going back to El Salvador when they retire. When they do retire they will be collecting SSI so I'm guessing that they will still be required to file their...

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