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VA SB313
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Ebbin
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AI Summary
- Requires landlords to accept rent and security deposit payments by check and money order, and provide written receipts for cash or money order payments
- Limits processing fees for rent payments to the landlord's actual out-of-pocket costs charged by third-party processors for credit card, debit card, or electronic payments
- Prohibits landlords from charging tenants maintenance or repair fees for dwelling units unless the repair is necessitated by the tenant's own violation of the law
- Exempts landlords with four or fewer rental units from the requirement to accept debit or credit card payments
- Mandates landlords with more than four rental units provide 60-day written notice of rent increases or non-renewal to tenants
Legislative Description
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fees for maintenance and periodic payments.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws: Housing/Consumer Protection2/18/2026
General Laws2/13/2026
General Laws and Technology: Housing1/21/2026
General Laws and Technology1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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