Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

Hi - I rented a condo in Arlington , VA with a clause to break the lease with 14 days notice either by landlord or tenant. After one week of my move -in , my landlord has given me 14 days notice to vacate.
During the same period, I came to know my so called landlord is a also a tenant, who had sublet me the apartment. He haven't paid his 2 months of rent and original land lord has served him notice to pay rent or quit. He is also not authorized to sublet as per his lease agreement.
My concern is at the time of move-in , I paid him first month rent and one month security deposit. and now I think he will never pay my security deposit back because he has no money(since he is not paying to his original landlord).
What are my options here. Should I continue to occupy the unit for another month towards utilizing my security deposit money ?

Asked on 11/23/16, 1:22 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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So what does the written lease with this 14 day termination clause have to say about your right

to receive a refund of any or all monies paid to this landlord at the time you moved in?

Answered on 11/24/16, 8:56 am

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