Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia
"i live in columbia maryland and i have a question. my lease reads my monthly rent is due on the 1st of the month and late 14th of the month. can the landlord file eviction notice before the 14th or take any sort of legal action against me?"
Asked on 4/24/14, 7:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Depending upon the exact wording of your lease and how persistent
"lateness" may be defined or reasonably interpreted, yes, it may be possible
for your landlord to do as you've described (my opinion).
Answered on 4/24/14, 8:19 am