Charlottesville Landlord Tenant
Virginia Attorney Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes with offices in Charlottesville and Lake Monticello
What we do for property owners and renters
A well written, Virginia-specific lease is essential to successful landlord-tenant relations. Andre Hakes, Tucker Griffin Barnes lawyer in Charlottesville, helps create legal boundaries that protect her clients' interests in both residential and commercial leases.
When disputes arise because of either party’s failure to abide by the lease, she interprets the contract language in light of Virginia law and pursues compliance, eviction, or compensation as necessary through negotiation or litigation.
Recent Firm Awards and Recognition:
- Voted Charlottesville's "Favorite Law Firm," 2011 Daily Progress.
- Voted Charlottesville's "Best Of" Law Firm, 2011 C-Ville.
- Voted Charlottesville's "No.1 Family Lawyer," 2010 Albemarle Family Magazine.
- Recognized in BestAttorneyOnline.com for "Best Accident & Injury Law Firms" in Va.
- Recognized in Guaranteed Lawyers for our "Personal Injury Practice."
- Recognized in the Super Lawyers "Virginia Rising Stars" list.
- Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's 2011 "Directory of Distinguished Attorneys."
Our landlord-tenant dispute lawyer
Frequently asked questions about Virginia landlord-tenant law
I moved out of my leased building or apartment more than 30 days ago but the landlord has not refunded my security deposit yet. What can I do?
Most leases require the landlord to refund the security deposit to the tenant within 30, 45, or 60 days after the end of the lease period. If the tenant caused damage to the leased property, the landlord may be allowed to use some or all of the security deposit to pay for repairs. In such cases, the landlord must notify the tenant of the cost for such repairs.
If the landlord has not refunded your security deposit or provided you with a repair list, you may be able to resolve the issue by writing the landlord a letter demanding the refund. If this does not succeed, consider seeking assistance from an attorney.
My Tenants have not paid the rent this month. I gave them a "5-day Pay or Quit" notice six days ago, but they still have not paid. What can I do?
You can file for an eviction of the tenants. In Virginia, a Summons for Unlawful Detainer is the formal name for an eviction. The Summons should be filed in the General District Court of the city or county where the rental property is located. An attorney can assist you to file the Summons.
What is your fee structure?
We handle cases on a flat fee or hourly basis. We offer initial consultations at our hourly rate. At the end of the consultation, we can determine the appropriate fee structure for your case, and you can evaluate our services and decide if you want to hire us.
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Please contact Tucker Griffin Barnes in Charlottesville, VA, or Lake Monticello, VA, when you need legal advice. We are a full-service law firm and represent clients in matters ranging from personal injury, workers compensation, and Social Security Disability to criminal law, divorce, and real estate.
Our geographic reach is broad. We provide legal services all over the state of Virginia, but especially to locations in our immediate area: Charlottesville, Crozet, Ruckersville, Earlysville, Scottsville, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, Stanardsville, Barboursville, Gordonsville, Waynesboro, Albemarle Co., Greene Co., Madison Co., Culpeper Co., Orange Co., Fluvanna Co., Louisa Co., Nelson Co. and Augusta Co.
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