HB 79 VA
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty.
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Summary
This bill would modify the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish landlord duties regarding mold remediation in rental properties. Mold can pose health risks to tenants and requires prompt remediation when discovered. The bill would establish requirements for landlords to address mold problems in rental units. The bill would also establish civil penalties for landlords who fail to comply with mold remediation requirements.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-226.12, 55.1-1220, and 55.1-1231 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord; mold remediation; civil penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Dec 31, 2025 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103115D · lower
- Dec 31, 2025 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB79) · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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