Foia Fee Breakdown Request

Summary

In Virginia, you can request an itemized breakdown of fees for a FOIA request. Public bodies must provide a cost estimate if requested, detailing actual costs incurred. You can also request an itemized list of items taken during a property abatement and any sales documentation. To formally request this information, draft a written request and send it via certified mail or email for proof of submission.

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Can I ask them to list what I will get for the fee charged in an itemized format
Yes, you can ask for an itemized list of what you're being charged for in relation to your FOIA request. Under Virginia's FOIA laws:
- You can request an itemized breakdown of the fees.
- The breakdown should detail costs for accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for records.
Would you like more information on how to formally make this request?
Yes
To formally request an itemized breakdown of fees for your FOIA request in Virginia, you should:
- Write a letter or email to the public body handling your request.
- Clearly state your request for an itemized breakdown of the fees.
- Specify that you want details on costs for accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for records.
If you need further guidance on drafting the request, let me know!
I am a victim of a property abatement in Marion, Virginia. The town took items from my property in a cleanup. Do they have to provide me with an itemized list of what they took and how much they sold it for if they sold it for scrap
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In Virginia, when property is taken during an abatement, the town should generally provide a notice or documentation regarding the items removed. Here are some points to consider:
- Request an itemized list of taken items from the town.
- Ask if any items were sold for scrap and seek documentation of the sale.
Would you like guidance on how to formally make this request to the town?
Yes
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To formally request information from the town regarding the property abatement, you should:
- Draft a written request to the town, asking for an itemized list of items removed from your property.
- Request documentation of any sales, including details of items sold for scrap.
- Send the request via certified mail or email for proof of submission.
Would you like more detailed guidance or assistance with drafting this request?