Legal Services for Residents of Northern Virginia who Can't Afford an Attorney, but Need Legal Help
Aug 29, 2011
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Northern Virginia. Our mission is topromotejustice by ...
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Tenant Responsibilities to Landlords in Virginia
Aug 29, 2011
In Virginia, the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (Va.Code 55-248.16.) outlines the responsibilities of Tenants to their landlord and to the property they lease. The Act says:
A. In addition...
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Security Deposits in Virginia
Aug 28, 2011
Many tenants have questions about their security deposit. What it can be withheld for and when it must be returned. The Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act Va.Code 55-248.15:1. clearly lays out se...
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Landlord Duty to Provide Fit Premises in Virginia
Aug 28, 2011
In Virginia, the Residential Landlord Tenant Act (Va.Code 55-248.13) landlords are required to maintain what the Commonwealth calls fit premises. The Act says that:
A. The landlord shall:
1. Compl...
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Notice Requirements of the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act
Aug 28, 2011
Many tenants ask what their landlords can and cant do with their personal information revealed as part of the application process. The Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (VaCode 55-248.9:1.) mak...
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Confidentiality of Tenant Records
Aug 28, 2011
I frequently get questions from tenants who want to know what their landlord can and can't reveal to third party's. Virginia's Residential Landlord Tenant Act (Va.Code 55-248.9:1.)makes clear the prot...
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Prohibited Lease Provisions in Virginia
Aug 28, 2011
The Virginia Landlord Tenant Act (Va.Code 55-248.9.) explains the various illegalprovisions that sometimes appear in Virginia leases Prohibited provisions in rental agreements. The Act states that:
A....
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Renter's Insurance Requirements Under Virginia's Residential Landlord Tenant Act
Aug 28, 2011
The Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (Va.Code 55-248.7:2.) addresses renters insurance requirements for tenants and options for landlords. The Act says:
A. Damage Insurance. A landlord may...
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Notice Requirements Under the Virginia Landlord Tenant Act
Aug 28, 2011
The Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (Va.Code 55-248.6.) outlines the notice requirements that landlord and tenants must adhere to in fulfilling their roles under a residential lease agreement...
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Virginia Landlords and Tenants Exempt from the VA Residential Landlord Tenant Act
Aug 28, 2011
The Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act (Va. Code 55-248.5.) Outlines those who are exempt fromthe provisions of the VRLTA.
"A. Except as specifically made applicable by 55-248.21:1, the foll...
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