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    Aug 31, 2010, 10:27 AM
    Verbal lease in virginia
    I had a verble agreement with the my landlord. She broke up with her partner and has now given me notice to move. She wrote me stating that
    Even though we had an agreement that it was not legal. Is she correct?
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    Aug 31, 2010, 10:33 AM

    It depends on the terms of the agreement. If it's verbal, then it's typically considered a "month to month" occupancy, and the landlord can give a 30 day notice at any time.

    Here is a link to VA Landlord Tenant law for more info: LIS > Code of Virginia

    PS. This thread has been moved from Money & Services to Law.
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