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2007 SESSION

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HB 2147 Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance with rental agreement.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance with rental agreement.  Provides that the failure of the court to hold a hearing in cases where there is a breach of the tenant's obligations under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or the rental agreement, which involves or constitutes a criminal or a willful act that is not remediable and poses a threat to health or safety, shall not be a basis for dismissal of the case.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance with rental agreement.  Allows a landlord to set a date for an initial hearing on the landlord's action for immediate possession of the premises, not to exceed 30 days after notice is served on the tenant in cases where there is a breach of the tenant's obligations under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or the rental agreement that involves or constitutes a criminal or a willful act, which is not remediable and poses a threat to health or safety. Currently, the initial hearing must be set within 15 days after notice is served on the tenant.