Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent

What it does: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance as defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent. Removes the provision requiring that a tenant in possession of a dwelling unit, prior to asserting a defense against an action for rent or possession, pay into court the amount of rent found by the court to be due and unpaid and for such amount to be held by the court pending the issuance of an order. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: House concurred in Governor's recommendation

A yes vote accepted the Governor's amendment striking HB 281's delayed January 1, 2027 effective date. (AI-written)

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