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bkemp1984Part2 t1_je0bivw wrote

Reply to comment by Ask_RE_questions in RVA vs. Evernest by harpervn

The only way an owner can give a notice that's legally "proper" is if the end of lease is coming up anyway and they're informing you that they won't be renewing with you. Otherwise they have to go through eviction proceedings because being under a lease protects the tenant from being removed any other way.

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Ask_RE_questions t1_je0g7b0 wrote

I don’t think you can generalize on leases as each one is negotiated between a different landlord and tenant. There are clauses that can be added that protect the landlord. There is no “only way”

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Charlesinrichmond t1_je0ib4g wrote

this is not exactly true. VRLTA governs in residential leases, clauses that contradict it are void.

Source: went to law school

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_sarten t1_je0nymz wrote

This is true, but only leases that are for a full year. A 364 day lease is not subject to the LTA from what I have been told. This is a sneaky trick used by some slumlords. So, when signing a lease, you should read and understand the entire lease.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_je0w4eg wrote

that used to be the case. I don't think it is anymore, but it's a good question, I'll read up on it. They basically made it applicable to everyone the last few years...

Yeah, looks like 90 days is the cutoff now

§ 55.1-1201. Applicability of chapter; local authority

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_sarten t1_je1yegq wrote

Thank you for the info. The laws are changing now every year, and it is hard to keep up.

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