Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia
Hi,
Our son was sent a collection notice from the rental complex in which he resided. The notice did not arrive until the 62nd day after he moved. The landlord failed to notify us within the inital 45 days, that they would be using a third party contractor to correct damages they claim were left by he and his roommates, as the VRTLA stipulates.
Being that this unit was being managed by an off-campus housing management group for an indivdual owner, would the VRTLA rules still be in force regardless how many rental units the apartment owner has in his/her possession?
Further, once we brought to the management company's attention that they were in violation of the VRTLA, they stated that "per Virginia Code section 8.01-246 they are able to go back and charge any damages for a period of 3 years. Per the Addendum to the Lease Agreement all damages are divided evenly. Also in the Pet Addendum each person is responsible for all damages caused by the pet."
What is your opinion, do we have a case for the small claims court? While the amount is small, apprximately $500, it is the principal.
Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
So, on your perceived principle(s), why not merely formally advance
them in writing as a bases for refusing to pay what has been demanded?
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