A Virginia room rental agreement is a formal contract specifying the terms, responsibilities, rent, utilities, and other shared service payments for individuals agreeing to live together in a unit. It’s important for each roommate to thoroughly examine every part of the contract, as signing it implies a commitment to comply with its stipulations.
If you’re the principal tenant, you should use a rental application to ensure all roommates you bring on are reliable and can meet their rent payments on time.
After How Long Does a Guest Become a Tenant in Virginia?
Title 55.1, Chapter 12 of the Virginia Code (the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) details the basic rules for residential rentals but doesn’t clearly specify when a guest turns into a tenant. Nevertheless, an agreement can establish a specific duration after which a guest may be considered a tenant.
