most buyers in my experience want the tenants to enter into a new lease application thus they are screened for credit issues, income etc anew and the security deposit is understood to transfer from old to new owner at close, but hopefully an expert in VA will chime in on that legality.

@Todd Plambeck thanks I understood that it was just starting the eviction process, but you should only start the process if you plan to follow through.

You can deal with that on the application.When, they call, say, "Hi, let me just make sure you understood the requirements.  

., as I understood it.Plus, I never had a law student ask about a pet.  

that's how I understood that statement2) at the beginning of the lease term the dwelling is free from any condition which would materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant;

@Cody May No, I think I understood you.  

He was embarrassed a little but understood.

Dear Manager & Property Owner,I just wanted to recap what you said to me today in the office, to be sure I understood you correctly.  

I documented it and made sure they understood that the funds would be credited towards monthly rent when due.

The reality is that if you are a responsible landlord concerned with reducing your financial risks and you do not at times discriminate then you are not a responsible landlord concerned with reducing your financial risk.I always choose the applicant that is most qualified and as a result not only protect my business but also protect all my tenants by not putting my business financially at risk.Any landlord that would choose to select a less qualified candidate only to respect anti discrimination laws has either not understood how to screen or chooses to set very low screening standards.