Landlords; recovery of possession limited, changes definition of dwelling unit, etc. (SB35)
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Recovery of possession by landlord. Clarifies that an unlawful detainer action and the execution of a writ of possession is needed to evict a tenant from a residential rental unit. A provision in a rental agreement saying otherwise is unenforceable. "Dwelling unit" and "residential dwelling unit" are defined. This bill is recommended by the Virginia Housing Commission. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/28/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103055D |
| 12/28/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/30/2012 | Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 3-N 1-A) (see vote tally) |
| 02/01/2012 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/02/2012 | Read second time and engrossed |
| 02/03/2012 | Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/13/2012 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/13/2012 | Read first time |
| 02/13/2012 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 02/14/2012 | Assigned GL sub: #1 Housing |
| 02/22/2012 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
| 02/23/2012 | Reported from General Laws with amendment (21-Y 1-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/27/2012 | Read second time |
| 02/28/2012 | Engrossed by House as amended SB35 |
| 02/28/2012 | Read third time |
| 02/28/2012 | Committee amendment agreed to |
| 02/28/2012 | Engrossed by House as amended |
| 02/28/2012 | Passed House with amendment (95-Y 3-N) |
| 02/28/2012 | VOTE: PASSAGE (95-Y 3-N) (see vote tally) |
| 03/01/2012 | House amendment agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N) (see vote tally) |
| 03/06/2012 | Enrolled |
| 03/06/2012 | Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB35ER) |
| 03/06/2012 | Signed by Speaker |
| 03/08/2012 | Signed by President |
| 04/09/2012 | G Approved by Governor-Chapter 705 (effective 7/1/12) |
| 04/09/2012 | G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0705) |
Comments
The Virginia Housing Coalition supports this bill. It makes clear that renters do not forfeit their rights to due process in eviction even if there is a provision in the lease. This prevents landlords from engaging in "self help evictions" instead of following established legal proceedings
The Virginia Housing Coalition supports this bill. It makes clear that renters do not forfeit their rights to due process in eviction even if there is a provision in the lease. This prevents landlords from engaging in "self help evictions" instead of following established legal proceedings.