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Ask_RE_questions t1_je0g7b0 wrote

Reply to comment by bkemp1984Part2 in RVA vs. Evernest by harpervn

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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