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VA HB1409
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charlie Schmidt
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AI Summary
- Prohibits rental agreements from charging tenants fees for landlord maintenance responsibilities including heating/cooling systems, pest control, trash disposal, common area utilities, and mail/package delivery
- Bans landlords from charging tenants more than the landlord's actual cost for internet, cable, or other utility services
- Prohibits lease provisions requiring tenants to pay for maintenance or security of common areas
- Removes the existing provision that allowed landlords and tenants to agree in writing that tenants would perform certain landlord maintenance duties
- Makes any prohibited provisions unenforceable, and allows tenants to recover actual damages and attorney fees if landlords attempt to enforce such provisions
Legislative Description
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
Last Action
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws: Housing/Consumer Protection1/27/2026
General Laws1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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