Property Management
A Virginia landlord who improperly attempts to evict a tenant (e.g., changing the locks without a court order) may be liable for:
ANothing, as the landlord owns the property
BActual damages, attorney's fees, and additional damages under the VRLTA's self-help eviction prohibition✓ Correct
COnly a warning from VREB
DA $500 fine payable to the locality
Explanation
Virginia's VRLTA prohibits self-help evictions (e.g., changing locks, removing doors, shutting off utilities). A landlord who uses self-help eviction may be liable for actual damages plus attorney's fees.
Related Virginia Property Management Questions
- A Virginia commercial lease 'holdover clause' typically states that if a tenant remains after the lease expires without a new agreement:
- A Virginia property manager must provide an annual accounting to the property owner. This accounting typically includes:
- Under Virginia law, the unlawful detainer process is initiated when a landlord wants to:
- A Virginia property manager's management agreement is a form of which type of agreement?
- Under the VRLTA, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be liable to the tenant for:
- Under the VRLTA, the minimum notice required for a landlord to enter a tenant's unit for non-emergency repairs is:
- A Virginia commercial property manager is responsible for a building with a chiller HVAC system. Routine preventive maintenance of the chiller is best characterized as a:
- A Virginia property management company collects a $1,200 monthly rent. They may charge a management fee of 8% of rents collected. What is the monthly management fee?
Practice More Virginia Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Virginia Quiz →