VA HB834

Extends the notice period for both tenants and landlords to terminate a rental agreement after fire or casualty damage from 14 days to 21 days

Requires landlords to meet with tenants (or make reasonable effort) to discuss damage extent and available alternatives before terminating the rental agreement

Mandates landlords determine whether a substantially similar dwelling unit in the same complex is available and offer it to the tenant under current lease terms

Gives tenants 7 days after receiving a termination notice to request a reevaluation of the damage and habitability, with the landlord required to involve the tenant in that process

Allows landlords to terminate without meeting requirements if the fire or casualty damage was caused by the tenant's violation of their obligations under § 55.1-1227