HB1409
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 28, 2026
House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements; landlord's maintenance responsibilities.
Prohibits a rental agreement from containing any provision stating that the tenant agrees to pay (i) any fee for the maintenance of the premises, including the maintenance or provision of heating and cooling systems, pest control, trash disposal, common area utilities, and mail or package delivery; (ii) a fee for ... (More) internet, cable, or any other utilities or services that amount to more than the cost paid by the landlord; or (iii) for the maintenance or security of the common areas. The bill also repeals the provision allowing the landlord and tenant to agree in writing that the tenant may perform certain duties typically assigned to the landlord and also specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, and remodeling, but only if the transaction is entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord and if the agreement does not diminish or affect the obligation of the landlord to other tenants in the premises. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/22/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26103339D
- 01/22/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1409)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
