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HB 79·VA·house

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty.

In CommitteeFiled Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: Price
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill adds new duties for Virginia landlords and their agents to address visible mold, gives tenants, authorized occupants, and guests the right to sue for injury or property loss caused by mold, and allows landlords to require temporary relocation while remediation is performed. It also sets standards for mold cleanup, notice requirements, and limits liability when mold is caused by tenant negligence.

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