Virginia landlords curb reservist lease penalties amid Gulf crisis
Richmond officials assist activated Virginia reservists facing financial harm from lease terminations. The largest local landlord, General Services Corp., faced claims of 60 day rent penalties and 30 day notice fees for employees called to active duty. GSC says it now releases activated residents with no penalties.Governor Wilder’s office reviews state and local leave pay policies to resolve discrepancies.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Babysitter knew of criminal record, Lawrence children left in care
FAIRDALE AP A Raleigh County woman Demerise Ann Smith 38 cared for three Lawrence children while their parents Pfc. Rodney Lawrence and Mrs Michelle Lawrence served in Saudi Arabia since last August They say they learned of Smiths criminal record and fear for their sons safety Smith says she warned the couple and accuses them of dragging her into a dispute over her past While the Lawrences plan Christmas travel they seek help from the Red Cross to bring their children home Smith has a prior jail term for assisting a relative in a 1981 restaurant robbery
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Raleigh
Persian Gulf
Rodney Lawrence
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Michelle Lawrence
Demerise Ann Smith
Fort Hood
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Saudi Arabia
Smith
Register-Herald
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Lawrence
Smit
Harry G. Jarrell
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