Can you get out of a lease w/a home purchase in VA?

Question

My husband & I moved to Virginia less than a year ago to a small apartment. We are looking to buy our first home when our lease was up but were told by some friends that if you relocate to Virginia & find a home to purchase within your first year you can get out of your rental agreement.
Is this true & if so what are the requirements other than purchasing in the first year?

Any help is appreciated.

Bostonian...

I'm aware of the penalties that typically arise from breaking a lease early.

This provision I've heard about is specific to Virginia & new residents to the state. Trouble is I can't find anything on it...Do you have any knowledge specific to VA or is your answer just in general?

Anyway thanks for your answer.

Answer 1

Here is a website that might help answer your questions.

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/consumers/f-landlord.shtml

Hope that helps a little bit.

Answer 2

Only if your lease grants you that right. Many landlords will negotiate this with you but most are going to require some sort of penalty for breaking the lease, typically 1 or 2 months worth of rent.