VA SB294

Requires landlords to include a written statement of charges and payments (covering the tenancy or past 12 months) in any termination notice for nonpayment of rent, including late fees, attorney fees, and utility charges from submetering or ratio utility billing systems

Prohibits landlords from filing or maintaining unlawful detainer actions against residential tenants until a proper termination notice has been provided

Courts cannot enter possession orders or judgments in favor of landlords without proper termination notice being presented and entered into evidence

Mandates that residential building owners using submetering or ratio utility billing maintain records showing how monthly energy and utility fees are calculated and billing payment history for each tenant

Provisions take effect July 1, 2027