Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

I am a convicted and registered sex offender. I have a girlfriend who has a lease at an apartment complex, due to financial and relationship issues we decided to see if I could be added to her lease. That was declined, as is the property owners right. In addition, although other than applying to be on the lease, we have now both been given notice that if I come on the property again I will be charged with criminal trespass. I was visiting her almost daily and occasionally staying the night, but absolutely not, living there. Of course I realize it is their property and can tell anyone to keep out. I don't like it but I can respect it.

The greater concern is what they will do to my girlfriend. If they are willing to go that far with no provocation, will they try to terminate her lease, or not renew it? She has been living there for about 7 years, with rent paid on-time or early the entire length of her tenancy. In addition, if they do terminate or choose not to renew her lease, what if they try to withhold her security deposit, or refuse to write a good letter of reference, limiting her ability to find further housing?

Is there any recourse in these matters? Should she, or I try to talk to the property manager to work through these issues, or could that make matters worse? Both she and I are sailing in unfamiliar waters and need some advice on the situation.


Asked on 11/05/12, 7:21 am

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

Likely to make matters worse(in my considered opinion) unless this particular property manager is unusually open-minded in regard to folks such as yourself.

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Answered on 11/05/12, 1:24 pm


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