What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia
Two months ago my family and I moved out of a house that was owned by my employer. The only written agreement we had concerning this house was part of an employment agreement (that was never signed by either party) which stated that we would have to have any cosmetic changes approved in advance by writing. Other than that there was no written or verbal agreement and no lease. When I left the job the employer kept my last paycheck ($2100) stating I owed him money for oil for the house heating system and other things concerning the house. They have yet to give me a full explanation. I am pursuing the wages through the state, which I am fairly confident I will get back. I am concerned about what will happen next? Can they come after me for things that we never agreed on or even discussed? Is there a time limit to do this since we have been gone for two months? When we left the house we did not do a walk through with the owners because they had just taken my paycheck. We did however leave this house in excellent condition. . We painted rooms that they had requested be another color and we took plenty of photos on our way out the door. Where do we stand??Any advice would be great.
Two months ago my family and I moved out of a house that was owned by my employer. The only written agreement we had concerning this house was part of an employment agreement (that was never signed by either party) which stated that we would have to have any cosmetic changes approved in advance by writing. Other than that there was no written or verbal agreement and no lease. When I left the job the employer kept my last paycheck ($2100) stating I owed him money for oil for the house heating system and other things concerning the house. They have yet to give me a full explanation. I am pursuing the wages through the state, which I am fairly confident I will get back. I am concerned about what will happen next? Can they come after me for things that we never agreed on or even discussed? Is there a time limit to do this since we have been gone for two months? When we left the house we did not do a walk through with the owners because they had just taken my paycheck. We did however leave this house in excellent condition. . We painted rooms that they had requested be another color and we took plenty of photos on our way out the door. Where do we stand??Any advice would be great.