Can a tenant swap roommates without notifying the landlord?

Mr. Rafter is correct - it depends on the lease. Virginia law does not prohibit a tenant from assigning their right to the lease or 'subleasing'...

Can a landlord raise your rent if you are a nonprofit organization based on profits?

Whether or not the tenant is a 'non-profit' isn't relevant. What the lease says is relevant. So if it's in the lease, then the landlord can collect...

Even if there were liability, I think it has been way too long since you bought the house and the statute of limitations has expired. Also, in the...

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How do I find out who is the receiver in a lawsuit? Bank is suing my former employer, result foreclosure. Employer still owes $

The Republicans in the General Assembly cut the budget of the labor board which is why they cannot help. You can check the court files where the...

My friend Mr. Farr again demonstrates why he's one of Virginia's top lawyers in this field. He is correct in that your stepmother could be required...

Once you close, get a couple of friends and a video camera and go on over. As owner you have the right to inspect, and since it appears to be...

Can I legally fight back apartment complex for threatening eviction for puppy barking?

Request a meeting with the manager and explain everything including the fact that you keep the pet with you at work. Document everything that...

My building was sold and I am trying to not renew my lease because I gave the first company 140 days notice of non-renewal.

The new owner inherited what the old owner had. You gave the notice to the old owner prior to the date the property transferred so the new owner is...

Can a landlord make you pay for damages/services after there already is a verbal agreement concerning the issues?

You'll probably have to pay for the screen damage. Without a written lease, in my opinion she'll have a problem requiring 'professional' cleaning,...

Landlord wants back rent on ILLEGAL apartment we vacated.

Building Code violations are not absolutes - for example a loose handrail is a violation but not cause to vacate. I'm assuming that the violations...