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VA HB1093
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Caps attorney fees at $100 that landlords can require tenants to pay if tenants make full payment of rent, late fees, damages, and court costs before the initial court date on an unlawful detainer action
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Requires dismissal of unlawful detainer actions once tenants pay all amounts due (rent, late fees, damages, court costs, and capped attorney fees) prior to the initial court hearing
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Preserves tenants' right of redemption allowing payment of all amounts owed up to 48 hours before a scheduled eviction to cancel the eviction proceeding
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Allows small landlords (four or fewer rental units) to limit tenant use of the right of redemption to once per rental agreement period with written notice
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Maintains existing requirements for landlords to provide written notice that partial rent payments will be accepted with reservation and will not waive the right to evict
Legislative Description
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, attorney fees capped.
Last Action
Recommitted to General Laws and Technology
3/11/2026