Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1409: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1409 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements. Primary sponsor: Charlie Schmidt. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements; landlord's maintenance responsibilities. Prohibits a rental agreement from containing any provision stating that the tenant agrees to pay (i) any fee for the maintenance of the premises, including the maintenance or provision of heating and cooling systems, pest control, trash disposal, common area utilities, and mail or package delivery; (ii) a fee for internet, cable, or any other utilities or services that amount to more than the cost paid by the landlord; or (iii) for the maintenance or security of the common areas. The bill also repeals the provision allowing the landlord and tenant to agree in writing that the tenant may perform certain duties typically assigned to the landlord and also specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, and remodeling, but only if the transaction is entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord and if the agreement does not diminish or affect the obligation of the landlord to other tenants in the premises.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Lindsey Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1409)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Presented and ordered printed 26103339D