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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application; notice, deposit, fee, and additional information. Provides that, prior to requesting or collecting any payment or information about a prospective tenant, a landlord shall first notify the applicant in writing or by posting in a manner accessible to a prospective tenant certain information relating to the rental application process. The bill provides that a landlord shall use the information contained in an application to evaluate an applicant for eligibility for all comparable dwelling units that the landlord owns in the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords, before asking for any payment or information from a prospective tenant, to provide written notice or post information detailing the rental application process, including the amount and refundability of any fees or application deposits, tenant selection criteria, reasons for automatic denial, and information about consumer reporting agencies if used, along with the applicant's rights regarding consumer reports. The bill also clarifies that landlords must use application information to evaluate applicants for all comparable dwelling units they own in the Commonwealth, and it updates provisions related to victim of family abuse mitigation and application fees.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate subcommittee offered (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379/text/HB379SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB379) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1141858.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379/text/HB379H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379/text/HB379HC3 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379/text/HB379HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379/text/HB379HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB379) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095084.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB379/text/HB379 |
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