Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia
I recently moved. My lease is now over. My old apartment landlords sent me a letter stating I owed $375 for a "one time pet fee." I never stated I had a pet. Am I obligated to pay this bill?
Asked on 1/30/12, 8:25 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
No, not if this "one time pet fee" was not one of your obligations under the lease.
Answered on 1/30/12, 10:03 pm
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
You say you never "stated" you had a pet. If the lease imposed the fee if you had a pet, and you in fact did, you owe it whether or not you told them.
Answered on 1/31/12, 4:14 am