Can my old landlord take from my security deposit for the removal of Direct TV dish?

Most leases contain a clause that addresses the matter of what a landlord is entitled to deduct as a repair or maintenance to the premises after...

When is the last day all monies need to be paid to avoid quit and vacate and avoid unlawful detainer?

In almost every lease I have reviewed, there is a provision in the lease that provides how and where notices are to be sent. This will include the...

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What do I do if I am falsely accused of stealing?

Under the laws of Virginia, the party who makes the allegations in a civil action has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence. If...

Am I able to contest a delinquency on my credit report, because my roommate stop paying rent?

In most residential leases in Virginia, when there is more than one named tenant, each tenant is jointly and severally liable for the payment of...

When does a landlord have to return a security deposit

Generally, the residential lease states the number of days within which the landlord is required by the agreement to return the security deposit....

Do I get money back placed in an escrow account.

It appears that you had a residential lease since you referred to "my apartment." The terms of your lease will generally control the period of time...

I think your first course of action is to speak with the person who sought the Writ of Eviction at the Court. You should ask that person to send a...

Does the owner of an apartment complex that requires tenants to take his liability insurance have to provide a copy to tenants

I think that if you are a tenant in an apartment complex, then you are a residential tenant and not a commercial tenant. It also seems to me that...

Is it unlawful for the landlord to fabricate faulty accounting data for their own interest? What can be done by the tenant?

I think you must have a commercial lease. The rights and obligations of the Landlord and of the Tenant are found in the four corners of the...

We have had no A/C since beginning of warm season. Landlord working slowly to get fixed but no resolve in 1 month.

Generally, air conditioning is a vital necessity for habitation in a rental property. As a Tenant you have the right to air conditioning. If you...