Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
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- Sponsors
- +7
- Latest action
- Jul 21
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What it does
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements; landlord's maintenance responsibilities. Prohibits a rental agreement from containing any provision stating that the tenant agrees to pay (i) any fee for the maintenance of the premises, including the maintenance or provision of heating and cooling systems, pest control, trash disposal, common area utilities, and mail or package delivery; (ii) a fee for internet, cable, or any other utilities or services that amount to more than the cost paid by the landlord; or (iii) for the maintenance or security of the common areas. The bill also repeals the provision allowing the landlord and tenant to agree in…
What moved
Who is involved
- Charlie SchmidtLead sponsor
- Adele McClureCo-sponsor
- Bonita AnthonyCo-sponsor
- Irene ShinCo-sponsor
- Karen Keys-GamarraCo-sponsor
- Leslie MehtaCo-sponsor
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