I moved to Richmond in 2008 to become a member of the faculty of VCU. My wife Jeanine and I found a house on craigslist (821 W. 30th St., Richmond, VA 23225) to rent while we learned about Richmond neighborhoods and to save up for a down payment on a house of our own. Terry and Patti Shulman were the landlords. This blog is about our experiences, what happened to us, and our quest to get our deposit back.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
No Move-in Inspection? It's Virginia Law
Virginia Law requires a move-in inspection. See p. 18 of the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Terry and Patti Shulman did not provide one when we moved in. I did not expect this to be an issue, as I want to believe that people are generally good. They are not uniformly. If you are a renter make sure you get the move-in inspection. Cover yourself.