The procedure is as follows: 1. The judgment on the Unlawful Detainer (UD) is entered by the Judge. 2. You have 10 days to note an appeal...

How to terminate lease before it's expiration date due to not so friendly living conditions.

You should call the Office of Housing Code Enforcement for the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Make a Compliant to that Office. They...

The situation in which you are involved comes under the doctrine of "mutual mistake of fact." When this occurs, either the parties or a court will...

Restrictive Covenant when selling a business in the trade industry?

It sounds like you signed a "Covenant Not to Compete and Not to Solicit Agreement." This is generally common is an asset and business purchase...

How much of my tenant's security deposit can I withhold for damages?

The answer to your question depends on what is stated in your lease with the tenants. If you have a NVAR form lease (No. Virginia Realtor's Ass'n)...

I have a lease renewal that i sighned but the landlord did not. I amin VA. Should i ask for a signature or is it still binding?

The Virginia Code addresses the questions you asked. The Code provides as follows: § 55-248.8. Effect of unsigned or undelivered rental...

What are our rights when being charged for apartment carpet damage?

If you have a NVAR lease, Section 34 of the lease provides "Move Out Inspection"...Prior to the inspection, Tenant shall: A. Have carpets,...

Is the landlord responsible to have Heating and Cooling in the home while rented?

The law in Virginia is very explicit to answer your question. When the law uses the word "shall" it is mandatory. See specifically, Section...

Is there anyway of removing myself from a lease signed by both me and my husband?

The ways to remove yourself from the lease are to enter into a written agreement with the landlord to allow you to be released from the lease or by...

I live in Woodbridge VA, which is in Prince William County. How does the eviction process work in this area ?

Generally, the plaintiff/landlord files a Writ of Possession with the clerk of the court where the judgment was entered. The clerk processes the...