Pittsburgh, PA asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia

Q: My landlord and I had a understanding that as long as my rent was paid b4 the month was out including late fee that it w

Would b fine.So I got a letter stating she wasn't renewing my lease.An to make matters worse she had me do the thing where they help u pay your rent( cause she's money hungry) an soon as I asked about why because she was getting her rent plus late fees she said this way it would pay u up probably into dec.so I agreed an did it .Then I asked her what was the results an she said all she got was an email an this was back in March.An now she sends me a notice saying I got until May 19 to move.Is there anything I can do

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F. Paul Maloof
F. Paul Maloof
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: If you do not move, the landlord will probably take you to court. In Virginia, most courts will give an automatic 60 day continuance for case like yours but eventually, you will be faced with a court order for possession and an eviction, if you decide to take that course of action.

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