I'm in a difficult situation in Virginia and trying to figure out my next steps.
title issue discovered after closing. I've been dealing with this for about 4 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been in this property for 2 years. My monthly rent is $1,377. I have a written lease.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Honestly, been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it imo.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Important to note: statutes of limitations vary by state. In California it's generally 4 years for written contracts and 2 years for oral contracts. Don't wait too long to take action or you might be time-barred.
Title insurance is one of those things you don't think about until you need it. If there's a title defect, your title insurance company has a duty to defend you. Make them do their job.
The first thing I'd do is check your state's landlord-tenant statutes for the specific notice requirements. Even a small procedural error by the landlord (wrong notice period, wrong form) can invalidate the entire eviction.