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HB 1409 VA
Introduced

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 22, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

Virginia House Bill 1409 would modify the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act regarding prohibited provisions in rental agreements and landlord maintenance responsibilities. The bill would amend the act to establish or clarify which provisions are prohibited in rental agreements and would address landlord obligations for property maintenance.

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Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1208 and 55.1-1220 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements; landlord's maintenance responsibilities.

Sponsor (1)
10 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (7)
  1. Jan 22, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26103339D · lower
  2. Jan 22, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
  3. Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1409) · lower
  4. Jan 27, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection · lower
  5. Feb 12, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
  7. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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