How many days notice do we need to vacate our rental?

The notice to terminate a lease that is stated in the lease prevails over the 30 day provision in the Code of Virginia, ie., as agreed by the...

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Since I am in Alexandria City and cover most of the courts in Northern Virginia, I am not certain about the court procedures in Hampton, VA. ...

How can I serve someone who is stationed in Korea?

The short answer is that a non-resident landlord must (is required by law) appoint an agent to act on behalf of the landlord for service of a...

I was given a 30 day notice in VA, but the time has passed and I havent been kicked out yet, is the notice now voided?

The answer to your question depends on what is the purpose of the 30 day notice. Was it a 30 day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy? Was...

Will I still be evicted?

The best way to get an answer to your question is to call the lawyer who filed the Unlawful Retainer and ask if you pay the late rent if he will...

Does a old commercial lease still apply if my building switched owners twice ?

In Virginia, there is generally a provision in most commercial leases (especially ones that I draft) that provides as follows: "Successors, etc....

Can I dispose of property ?

The landlord has certain remedies under VA Code Section 55-248.33 for the situation when a tenant abandons the premises and his property at the...

Is it unreasonable for a landlord to require 60-day notice before a tenant vacates a month-to-month lease in VA?

You should refer to VS Code Section 55-222 that basically provides a 30 notice to terminate a month to month tenancy unless the lease agreement...

Leasing change midway through lease?

You are bound by the terms of your lease that you signed. The lease generally states that any modification of the lease's terms must be in writing...