My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Virginia. I rented an apartment from a leasing company called Land Mark Properties 08/01/2019. In November I was told that my Dec rent would not be accepted because the lights were not in my name. I took proof to the leasing office and showed that the lights were in my name and my bill was paid. I then discovered that they were charging me for the lights and adding it to my rent so I was paying twice. Once the proof was seen I was told that my account would have to be reviewed and that I would be contacted. In January a new leasing company took over I received notification that I would be required to sign a new lease and that it would be effective 01/01/2020. I let the office know that I did not want to sign a new lease because I had unresolved issues with the old lease. Mid Feb I was told that if I did not sign the new lease that eviction proceeding would be made. I signed the new lease and my rent was raised. Yesterday 04/20/2020 I got a notice that I had a 900.00 balance because I did not pay rent in Dec. I checked the new lease and there is nothing that ties the two leases together. Does my new lease supersede the old one? Can they collect rent for another company?

