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HB 1093

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, attorney fees capped.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Hernandez

HB 1093 modifies Virginia landlord-tenant law to adjust eviction remedies and establish tenant redemption rights, affecting housing stability and rental property management.

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Bill Summary · HB 1093

Legislative bill overview

HB 1093 modifies Virginia's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by adjusting landlord remedies and establishing or modifying tenants' right of redemption in eviction proceedings. The bill passed committee with a substitute version, indicating substantive amendments were made during the legislative process. The specific provisions are not detailed in the available action summary, but the focus centers on balancing landlord enforcement powers with tenant protections.

Why is this important

Landlord-tenant law directly affects housing stability for renters and property management practices for landlords. Changes to eviction remedies and redemption rights can significantly impact how quickly tenants can be removed for non-payment or lease violations, and whether tenants have opportunities to cure defaults and remain housed. These provisions influence both rental market dynamics and housing insecurity across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Redemption rights scope: Defining what violations allow tenant redemption versus irreversible eviction, and timeframes for cure, affects both tenant protection and landlord certainty
  • Landlord recovery mechanisms: Adjustments to remedies may shift balance between expedited evictions and landlord access to damages, affecting rental property investment and tenant displacement timelines
  • Implementation complexity: Changes to eviction procedures require coordination with courts and may create administrative burdens or inconsistent enforcement across jurisdictions

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

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