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The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by serving a written notice on the other at least 30 days prior to the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement provides for a different notice period. The landlord and the tenant may agree in writing to an early termination of a rental agreement.

"Authorized occupant" means a person entitled to occupy a dwelling unit with the consent of the landlord, but who has not signed the rental agreement and therefore does not have the financial obligations as a tenant under the rental agreement.

I promise to pay 1/__ of the monthly rent. This amounts to $____. The total amount my roommate(s) and I are liable for over the period of the lease is $____, of which my share is $____. I understand that we, as a group and as individuals, are responsible to our landlord for the total rent for the term of the agreement.

The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), Sections 55-248.2 through 55-248.40 of the Code of Virginia, establishes the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the Commonwealth. Only the courts can enforce those rights and responsibilities.

Virginia Common Law Lease. In Virginia, if a property owner owns more than four properties, they must use a Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) lease. If they own less than four properties, they may use a Virginia Common Law Lease.

It's entirely up to your landlord. Most landlords require ALL adults living on the premises to be on the lease either as a co-tenant or an ?other occupant?. They will require that all adults fill out applications and go through the background check.