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VA HB379
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
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AI Summary
- Requires landlords to disclose tenant selection criteria, application fees, deposit refundability, and automatic denial criteria before collecting any payment or applicant information
- Mandates landlords inform applicants of their right to obtain a free copy of any consumer report used in the decision and to dispute inaccurate information
- Maintains the $50 cap on application fees (or $32 for public housing units), excluding actual third-party costs for background and credit checks
- Requires refund of application deposits within 20 days (or 10 days for cash/certified payments) if the landlord rejects the application, minus documented actual expenses
- Provisions take effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application, notice, deposit, fee.
Last Action
Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws and Technology: Housing2/25/2026
General Laws and Technology2/17/2026
General Laws: Housing/Consumer Protection1/23/2026
General Laws1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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