How can I avoid Eviction?

The Landlord would still need to follow the proper procedure to have you evicted from the premises (Summons for Unlawful Detainer, service,...

Will a judge allow me to break my lease?

As a tenant, you have a right to the quiet enjoyment of the premises. Further, in Virginia (like in many other states), the landlord has a...

There is a difference between being authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth and being licensed as a consumer financial company. Each of...

Do I have to pay the late fee?

If the landlord unilaterally amended the lease adding or increasing a clause re: late fees and if amendment required the express, written consent...

Can my apartment complex charge me late fees and attorney fees without a signed lease?

Since you previously entered into a written lease agreement and the landlord is allowing you to continue living in the property, it is likely the...

Can I sue the HVAC/Plumbing company?

You may have a claim for breach of contract against the company that installed the hot water heater. The tenant may have a claim for breach of the...

What is a holdover?

A holdover tenant is a tenant who remains in the leased property after the expiration of the lease. Does your issue pertain to a non-rent default...

I recently m discovered bed Bugs in my apartment is this reason to break the lease.

Both the Virginia common law and the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act impose on landlords a warranty of habitability and a duty of repair....