VA Landlord-Tenant Act
When a tenant legally terminates a lease, the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act requires that the owner return any security deposit to the tenant within: Select one: A. 3 days B. 15 days C. 30 days D. 45 days
45 days
Which of the following choices is NOT subject to the Virginia Landlord-Tenant Act? Select one: A. The owner of 10 or more single-family rental homes B. The owner of 5 condominium rentals C. A motel room rented for a period of 30 days D. buildings
A motel room rented for a period of 30 days
According to the Virginia Landlord-Tenant Act, a landlord's right to access rented property is NOT restricted in which of the following circumstances? Select one: A. Abandonment B. Frozen water pipes C. Emergency situations D. All of the above
All of the above
If performed by a landlord, which action would violate the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act? Select one: A. He disclosed personal information to a broker since you mentioned buying a home soon B. He disclosed personal information to the local law enforcement without your consent C. He disclosed a summary of your rental payments to staff at an apartment complex D. None of the above
He disclosed personal information to a broker since you mentioned buying a home soon
According to the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act, what can the landlord do if rental payments are late? Select one: A. Issue a written notice, which gives the tenant 5 days to pay or vacate the property B. Issue a written notice, which terminates the rental agreement C. Issue a written notice, which obligates the tenant to pay a late fee D. Wait 10 business days before asking the tenant why the payment is late
Issue a written notice, which gives the tenant 5 days to pay or vacate the property
According to the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act, when a lease expires, the landlord: Select one: A. Must return the security deposit within 30 days, plus interest B. Must conduct a final inspection of the property within 5 days after lease expiration C. Cannot conduct a final inspection unless the tenant is present D. May not withhold part of the security deposit to cover the cost of normal wear and tear
May not withhold part of the security deposit to cover the cost of normal wear and tear
Under the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act, tenants: Select one: A. May not sublease, even if the landlord has approved B. May pay rent into escrow if the landlord was given written notice, but fails to make repairs C. May terminate lease if a landlord fails to make repairs after being notified D. May terminate lease due to military purpose, so long as the tenant provides 15 days notice
May pay rent into escrow if the landlord was given written notice, but fails to make repairs
Under the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act, landlords: Select one: A. May impose automatic renewal clauses, including a change in the rental amount B. May make a major change in house rules, so long as tenant is notified verbally or in writing C. May require a cash payment within 5 days of any checks that bounce D. May release a tenant's information to the public without consent
May require a cash payment within 5 days of any checks that bounce
According to the Virginia Landlord-Tenant Act, security deposits: Select one: A. Are 100% refundable to the tenant B. Must earn interest to the benefit of the tenant C. Cannot exceed the equivalent of one month's rent D. Must placed in an escrow account
Must placed in an escrow account
A prospective tenant fills out an application to lease property. She pays the required application deposit in cash, but no lease is ever granted. Under Virginia's Landlord-Tenant Act, which of the following statements is the LEAST correct? Select one: A. The landlord has 10 days to refund the deposit B. The landlord has 20 days to refund the deposit C. The landlord may keep $10 of the deposit for the time and trouble D. The landlord may return the entire deposit
The landlord has 20 days to refund the deposit
