Document dated Apr. 2, 2025, received from VA LEG Apr. 9, 2025 summarized Apr. 14.
Bill Provisions
Requires, with certain exceptions, landlords subject to Virginia residential landlord and tenant act to accept payment of rent and security deposit by any lawful means.
Including check, electronic funds transfer, debit or credit card, cash, and money order.
Removes provision requiring the tenant to request a written receipt after paying in the form of cash or money order and requires the landlord to provide such written receipt.
Bill prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant any fee for the collection or processing.
Legislative History
On Jan. 30, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Feb. 3, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Feb. 4, 2025, bill introduced in the Senate; on Feb. 17, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Apr. 2, 2025, bill was approved by the governor, assigned Chapter 655 and 627.
Effectiveness
Effective on Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
VA LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 655, Ch. 627, Bill HB2218, SB1356, 4/9/2025; Citation: VA LEG 55.1-III-12-1-55.1-1204;
