Unreasonable Trash Fee Dispute

Summary

In Virginia, landlords can only deduct from a security deposit for damages beyond normal wear and tear. If theres no written agreement about trash disposal, its harder to prove the terms. Virginia law generally protects tenants from unreasonable charges. Contact Virginia Legal Aid Society at (866) 534-5243 for more help.

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My friend was staying in a sub-lender that is claiming that my friend owes her $* for trash that has been on a patio for less then 1 day but cant show her the notice
What state is this issue occurring in? Different states have different landlord-tenant laws regarding trash disposal and fines.
Virginia
What is the exact agreement between your friend and the sub-lender regarding trash disposal?

In Virginia, landlords can only deduct from a security deposit for damages beyond normal wear and tear.
Just dont leave it on the patio for more then *-3 days
In Virginia, landlords can't charge for trash left for less than the agreed time. Is there a written agreement about this between your friend and the sub-lender?
No
If there's no written agreement, it's harder to prove the terms. However, Virginia law generally protects tenants from unreasonable charges. Contact Virginia Legal Aid Society at (*) *-* for more help.