We have spent thirty years whittling down and simplifying our engagement letter. Why? Because we believe an open, honest attorney-client relationship is based on trust.
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Should you be requiring your tenants to obtain renter’s insurance? Is renter’s insurance even worth it? Let’s dive in.
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As a landlord, there are few times that are more stressful than when a tenant leaves your rental property, and you enter to find it damaged.
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This may come as a surprise, but, before this year, the Commonwealth of Virginia did not have a specific standard for the installation and maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in rental units. In 2018, a new law is on the books.
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In Virginia, there are some statutory requirements regarding security deposits.
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If you are a landlord, you may have heard the term “self-help eviction” before. Sometimes this practice goes simply by the name “lockout.” The problem with this practice is that, in the vast majority of cases, it is illegal.
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Renting out your property is a business transaction, and as with any business deal, it is important that you protect yourself and your investment.
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Whether you have a spare room in your home, a guest house, or have made the investment in a rental property, you are a new landlord. Congratulations! But, what’s next?
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We know when you are hiring an attorney, there are plenty of choices out there.
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