Manassas, VA asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia

Q: I served tenant a 30 day non-remedial breach for violations, am I entitled to remaining rent due on entire lease? Sect 8

Rented to sect. 8 tenant. Tenant violated rental agreement: damaged property, didn't carry renters insurance, pest control as required, late fees (rent late each month), spouse residing in property but not on lease and failure to maintain yard. Sherriff served notice.Tenant said they moving but won't pay remaining lease on rental agreement... and directed me to use security deposit to pay for damages. Am I entitled to remaining months of rent due to tenants breach and recovery for damages? Security deposit is less than damage estimate. How do I legally obtain forwarding address and pursue remaining rent and damages?

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

A: I do not handle Section 8 matters. Sorry.

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