Vacation Rental Refund Dispute

Summary

Withholding someones property as collateral without a court order is generally illegal in Virginia. For a $200 dispute, consider small claims court. Roanoke General District Court can assist with such matters.

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My fiance and I paid half the rental for a family vacation. Due to personal issues, we are no longer going to attend. The other party has left a grill at my residence since June *. We have told them that they need to pay us the money back. Can we withhold their grill until our money has been refunded?
What state are you located in? Laws regarding property withholding can vary by location.
Roanoke, VA
What is the total amount you paid for the vacation rental?

In Virginia, it's generally illegal to withhold someone's property as collateral without a court order.
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In Virginia:

- Withholding someone's property as collateral without a court order is generally illegal.
- You may want to consider small claims court for your $*.

Roanoke General District Court: * Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA *, (*) *-*.