The most basic of all civil lawsuits is over money.  Whether between vendor and customer, landlord and tenant, or any number of other relationships, suits seeking money judgments are by...

In rural areas such as the Shenandoah Valley, it is common for landowners to adjust boundaries between themselves and their neighbors, to subdivide their property (for example, with the goal...

One of the largest problems facing HOAs and condominium associations, even in rural areas such as the Shenandoah Valley, is property owners who do not pay their dues or assessments. ...

Many housing developments, even in rural areas such as the Shenandoah Valley, are governed by land restrictions called covenants.  Basic covenants govern house size, property maintenance, and junk vehicles.  Often,...

Regardless of type, deeds are the most important documents when it comes to real estate.  They convey property from one owner to another, transfer property into or out of a...

Thanks to a number of pieces of legislation in the Virginia General Assembly in recent years, the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA, Virginia Code 55.1-1200 et seq.) now...