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HB 95

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 24 co-sponsors

Bill HB 95 expands landlord remedies for tenant rental agreement violations in Virginia, potentially streamlining enforcement but raising tenant protection concerns.

Governor's recommendation received by House
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Bill Summary · HB 95

Legislative bill overview

HB 95 modifies Virginia's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to clarify and expand landlord remedies when tenants fail to comply with rental agreement terms. The bill adjusts the legal framework governing how landlords can address tenant noncompliance, potentially streamlining enforcement procedures or changing remedies available in lease disputes.

Why is this important

Landlord-tenant law directly affects millions of Virginians' housing stability and rights. Changes to remedies can shift the balance of power between property owners and renters, influencing eviction processes, lease enforcement, dispute resolution timelines, and ultimately housing access for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant protections vs. landlord efficiency: Expanded landlord remedies could accelerate evictions or debt collection, raising concerns about due process and protections for low-income renters facing hardship
  • Specificity of "noncompliance": Unclear which rental agreement violations trigger remedies—disputes over maintenance issues, minor lease violations, or pet/occupancy disputes could escalate differently depending on bill language
  • Interaction with existing protections: Changes may conflict with or complicate existing Virginia tenant protections (habitability standards, notice requirements, wrongful eviction laws), creating legal ambiguity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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