Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement. (HB2135)

Introduced By

Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Centreville) with support from co-patrons Del. Nadarius Clark (D-Portsmouth), Del. Michelle Maldonado (D-Manassas), and Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement; victims of sexual abuse or criminal sexual assault. Provides that a tenant who is a victim of sexual abuse or other criminal sexual assault may terminate such tenant's obligations under a rental agreement if the tenant (i) has obtained a protective order and has given proper written notice of termination during the period of the protective order or any extension thereof or (ii) as evidence of such abuse or criminal sexual assault, has obtained (a) records or files from a federal or state agency, law-enforcement agency, or court; (b) documentation from a domestic violence or sexual assault program; or (c) documentation from a religious, medical, or other professional and has given written notice of termination. Under current law, there must be a conviction before the tenant may terminate such obligations under a rental agreement. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2023Committee
01/10/2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100420D
01/10/2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/18/2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #2
01/18/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2135)
02/02/2023Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
02/07/2023Left in General Laws