Does my landlord have to take to court in September if, he took me in August and won for non rent?

Under the Code of Virginia, the Court can enter an Order for Possession on the first court date if you did not dispute the claim. The landlord most...

Can a landlord take your rent money and put it towards retro rent?

If your lease agreement gives the landlord the right to apply your payments against arrearage, then the landlord is allowed to do what you...

If the landlord is not responsible then why did they suddenly start having the dumpsters emptied more frequently?

This is a question of fact for a judge to decide in a court setting. Testimony would be needed to determine the answer to the issue you raise.

Pursuant to the general rule in personal injury matters, the conduct that was the proximate cause of your injury was the other tenant's conduct by...

Unless the lease provides for an "early out" situation, like the purchase of a new house, you are generally bound by the terms of the lease that...

If I am solely responsible for the rent and have someone sub-leasing from me, am I able to simply kick them out?

As the ST's Landlord, you have all the obligations due the ST under the Virginia laws as your Landlord's obligations to you; that includes the...

Can I deduct administrative fee from security deposit if tenant moves prior to end of lease?

Unless the Lease specifies that the Landlord has the right to deduct administrative fees for the items you listed, you have no right to do so. The...

The 60 day notice in your lease is intended to give you notice that the lease will terminate at the end of the 60 day period. It is not intended to...

There is no law in Virginia that requires any type of floor be covered with carpeting.

Should I rent to a Couple when one of them is going through bankruptcy?

You should run away quickly. This is a headache waiting to happen.