This bill gives Virginia renters more time to address unpaid rent—landlords must now give written notice and wait 14 days (up from 5) before ending a lease for nonpayment or bounced payments. Other fixable issues allow at least 21 days to remedy, with possible lease termination after 30 days. Unfixable or dangerous violations allow for 30 days’ notice. Domestic violence protections and public housing assistance info remain. Landlords can collect unpaid rent, fees, and damages. If they own more than four units, they cannot deny applicants just for missed rent or a COVID-19 eviction, and must provide written notice with legal aid information if they do.
