VA HB 1409
Status unknownVirginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did VA HB 1409 pass?
The current status of VA HB 1409 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
What is VA HB 1409 about?
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 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.
Who sponsors VA HB 1409?
Charlie Schmidt is the primary sponsor of VA HB 1409, joined by 10 cosponsors.
Description
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 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.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-02-12 — Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Charlie Schmidtprimary
- Sam Rasoulcosponsor
- Leslie Chambers Mehtacosponsor
- Adele Y. McClurecosponsor
- Karen Keys-Gamarracosponsor
- Irene Shincosponsor
- Rae Cousinscosponsor
- Nadarius E. Clarkcosponsor
- Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegiecosponsor
- Bonita G. Anthonycosponsor
- Lindsey Doughertycosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-22
Presented and ordered printed 26103339D
introduction
2026-01-22
Referred to Committee on General Laws
referral-committee
2026-01-26
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1409)
2026-01-27
Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
referral-committee
2026-02-12
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
2026-02-12
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
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Related bills
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