Verbal Rental Agreement Dispute

Summary

In Virginia, verbal rental agreements are legal if for a year or less but hard to enforce without documentation. Landlords cannot cut utilities without a court order and must follow legal eviction processes. Gather evidence like photos and witness statements to support your case in court. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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December 22nd * I moved into a resident under a verbal contract well that landlord had passed and all the property was left to his grandson who is at the current age * but the caretaker is another close relative of that landlord anyways I've been living there all this time and now all of a sudden there demanding I move when my verbal agreement stated I didn't have to pay rent that we was in fact supposed to be given another property for free for fixing up the property we was at none of that went through now they're telling me I have to get out and pay what I owe and I have court tomorrow morning but they went ahead last week and cut my utilities off
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Could you please tell me where you're located? This will help me provide relevant legal information.
Hot springs Virginia
In Virginia, verbal rental agreements are considered legal if they are for a year or less. However, without written documentation, they can be challenging to enforce. Here are your rights:
- Landlords cannot cut utilities without a court order.
- Eviction requires a legal process; they cannot force you out without it.
Before court, gather any proof of your agreement and repair work.
Can I sue the landlord and county for cutting my utilities off this makes the 3rd time now
In Virginia:
- You can sue your landlord for cutting off utilities, as it's illegal without a court order.
- You can't sue the county unless they had a direct role in the utilities' cutoff.

Remember to consult with a local attorney for legal advice.
I've attempted to reach out to my attorney but no response, and I go to court in the morning they are literally throwing me out on the street and the home I have been living in has went from and abandoned ready to demolish and I flipped it * you would
That's a tough situation, ****. Do you have any evidence or witnesses to your verbal agreement and the work you've done on the property? This might help your case in court.
Just me and the man that resides with me and a 10 year old boy
Have you documented any verbal conversations or taken before and after photos of the property? Evidence like this could potentially support your case in court.
I have photos
Great, those photos can work as evidence. Present them in court to show the improvement you've made to the property. Remember to answer questions honestly and accurately. Good luck with your court proceeding.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. I wish you the best of luck with your court proceeding. If you need further legal information in the future, feel free to reach out to FreeLawChat.