Posts by Jason

A lease is a contractual agreement between a landlord and a tenant. It runs for a certain duration of time, during which both parties must abide by its terms. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Sometimes, a tenant may want or need to break the lease agreement early. In Virginia, there are consequences for breaking a…

No landlord wants to evict a tenant. The process can be costly, stressful, and tedious. On the other hand, no landlord wants to rent to a tenant that is disrespectful, won’t pay rent, and won’t care for the rental property, among other things.  In the end, the landlord may be left with no other option…

As a landlord, you can understand that renting out a rental unit comes with its own fair share of risks. For example, a tenant may cause negligent damage to your rental unit and have to be evicted or move out with unpaid utility bills.   Virginia law does not require property owners to ask for a…

Landlords and tenants in Virginia must abide by the Virginia landlord-tenant law. Virginia law outline the most essential details of this relationship, from security deposits to each party’s rights and duties. If you’re just getting started as a Virginia residential landlord or simply want to learn more, here’s everything you need to know about local…