AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS

1. Line 142, introduced, after laws.

strike

the remainder of line 142 and all of lines 143 through 146

insert

The local government may proceed to enforce the zoning ordinance to eliminate any overcrowding condition in the single family residential dwelling unit; however, the local government may not seek a conviction for violations of the zoning ordinance against such owner or managing agent if such owner or managing agent is diligently pursuing legal remedies against the tenant, in accordance with Chapter 13 or Chapter 13.2 of Title 55, as applicable, to eliminate any overcrowding condition including, but not limited to, filing an unlawful detainer in accordance with § 8.01-126, and seeking eviction of the tenant for such lease violations.