Va law requires your landlord to provide you with a move-in/move out sheet when you take possession of a new apartment

Did you know: Va law requires your landlord to provide you with a move-in/move out sheet when you take possession of a new apartment.

This is a document in which you can note existing damages to the apartment. Make sure you ask for thi...s when you move into a new place, and make sure you do a walk-through of the apartment and fill the sheet out. This will make it more difficult for your landlord to make deductions from your security deposit for damage that you did not cause. Good luck.

Tucker Griffin Barnes
Charlottesville, VA
http://www.TGBLaw.com/
434-973-7474

 

Legal Tip: Get a Written Lease (Landlord/Tenant)

A written lease is an important tool for both landlords and tenants:

Generally speaking, in Virginia, one important way to protect yourself in a landlord-tenant relationship is to have a written lease that complies with Virginia law. Written leases help landlords and tenants to know and understand their rights. Leases can also prevent future disputes because they reduce the uncertainty of verbal agreements. Consult a lawyer to obtain a lease form that will protect you under Virginia law.

As usual, every situation has exceptions.  Consult with a Charlottesville attorney to get the full details.

Doron Samuel-Siegel

Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.

Charlottesville, Virginia

434-973-7474

DSamuel-Siegel@TGBlaw.com

http://www.tgblaw.com/