Can my landlord keep my entire security deposit?

Many of the answers to the questions you raise will depend on what is stated in your lease. Ordinary wear and tear are generally not an itemized...

Is the landlord required to paint when a new tenant moved in?

Unless the lease states that the landlord must paint the premises for the new tenant, there is not provision in the Code of Virginia that mandates...

Landlord or renter, who's responsible?

The individual who performed the act and who caused the damage would be the responsible party. If you bring a claim for the damage to your...

Can I break the lease due to maintenance issues not resolved in 3 months ? ?

You should call the office of Housing Code Enforcement for your location and make a complaint. An investigator will come to your premises and...

TENANT REFUSES TO LEAVE?

The procedure in Virginia to take back possession of the premises is to file an Unlawful Detainer. It may be helpful if you call the clerk's office...

Tenant is 4months behind on rent. Say will be out by 7th this is a new month?

If you file a Unlawful Detainee, you are entitled to claim back rent, late fees, interest and possibly attorney's fees if you hire an attorney to...

The answer depends on what is stated in your lease. If the lease requires you to have renter's insurance, you are thereby obligated. If the lease...

Why would the lawyer of the person I am suing ask for a Notice of Intent letter to be written?

In a Landlord-Tenant case that is before the Court, I have never heard of a "Notice of Intent" letter that is required to be submitted by one party...

How can I contest having my landlord file a second writ of possession

If the Landlord accepted your rent "with reservation" then he can continue with the court case. If the Landlord received a judgment for...

It depends on what powers the conservator was granted.