Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Supposed Delinquent Damages

Approximately 5 years ago I rented an apartment with 4 other people in college. I received a letter a week ago saying that I Owe damages (~$200 for a screen repair and carpet cleaning). The leter threatens legal action. I never originally pursued getting my security deposit back because being a college town you expect the realty companies to find someway to keep that securtiy deposit. I was never orignally notified about the damages. Up until a week ago this was the first I had heard about it. When contacted the realty company said they sent out a letter to everyone in care of one roomate. I feel this is untimely and they did not make a reasonable effort to contact me considering the most recent letter found it's way to me (via my parent's address). All this being said I feel the charges have no merit considering the length of time that has passed. Please help.


Asked on 4/02/08, 9:29 am

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

Re: Supposed Delinquent Damages

If more than five years have elapsed since the expiration of your lease agreement, the claim for damages is now likely beyond the applicable statute of limitations and therefore unenforceable.

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Answered on 4/02/08, 10:23 am


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