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VA SB325

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Russet Perry

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Virginia Code § 55.1-1235 to modify early lease termination rights for military personnel, including Armed Forces members and National Guard serving full-time or as civil service technicians

  • Removes the requirement that the lease termination date be no more than 60 days prior to the departure date necessary to comply with military orders

  • Maintains existing qualifying conditions for early termination: permanent change of station orders, temporary duty orders exceeding 3 months, discharge from active duty, orders to government quarters, or stop movement orders of 30+ days

  • Requires tenants to provide 30 days written notice after the next rent due date and furnish a copy of official orders or commanding officer's letter before termination

  • Prohibits landlords from charging liquidated damages for military-related early lease terminations

Legislative Description

Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/6/2026
General Laws and Technology: Housing1/21/2026
General Laws and Technology1/13/2026

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