Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

Rental Agreement

I was living in an apartment for 2 years when I lost my job of 3 years. This happened about a month and a half before my lease ran out. I was planning on resigning until I heard this news. Some family of mine told me to move in with them until I could get back on my feet, so I told my landlord that I would be moving out at the end of my then current lease. They told me I owe them 2 months rent if they couldn't find anyone to take over my apartment, of course they couldn't, so I owe them $1,100, I have already given them $200. Can they make me pay this? They told me they were damages to the apartment which I had to pay for. Those I agree with, minor things, so I didn't get my deposit back. Please help me to see if I should pay them this money. I don't want it to affect my credit.


Asked on 2/25/05, 5:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Rental Agreement

You owe what ever remains on the lease in terms of unpaid rent as well as the reasonable repair

costs for damages to the rental unit which occurred during your tenancy. And, yes, your landlord can make you pay these amounts by taking you to court.

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Answered on 2/27/05, 12:01 am


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