Virginia Legal Aid Workshop: Tenant Rights/Evictions

This presentation will review Tenant Rights.

Under Virginia Law, tenants have certain rights when they move in, while they are renting, and before they can be evicted. The specific rights you have depend on whether or not your tenancy is covered by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA).

Generally speaking, the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act, or VRLTA, applies to all residential tenancies unless the landlord is eligible to opt out, and states this in a written lease.  The VRLTA also applies to stays in hotels, motels, or boarding houses if the tenant has been renting for more than 90 days or has a written lease for more than 90 days.  Even if your rental is not covered by the VRLTA, there may be other state laws that apply to your situation.  If you do not know which law applies, you should seek advice from an attorney.