Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

No Guest Clause
I am leasing a townhouse in virginia. My lease does not specify a nature of occupancy clause. meaning there is nothing that states any guest or visitor that stays x days is considered an occupant. I have a guest that has been staying with me for a few months now off and on when need be due to hardships he is currently going through. My landlord is telling me now that I have broken my lease because this is considered subleasing. I have not received any monetary payment for my friend staying, and the lease states nothing regarding limiting guests/visitors. is this legal? Can he one claim that I have broken my lease and am subleasing with no evidence, and two can he ban my friend from the premises even though this is not breaking my lease agreement, laws, etc. No complaints have ever been received regarding the guest so from what I can tell this is illegal.

Asked on 2/28/12, 5:26 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Tell the landlord that you've had an attorney review the situation

and that you disagree with his or her assessment and that, if necessary,

you're prepared to contest the matter in court.

Answered on 3/01/12, 6:30 am

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