Virginia 2023, 1st Special Session Status: In Committee

SB 284 — Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord's noncompliance as defense to action.

Last action — Left in General Laws and Technology

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023, 1st Special Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill proposes that if a landlord does not follow the rules set by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, tenants can use that as a reason to defend themselves in court if the landlord tries to take legal action against them. Essentially, it aims to give tenants more protection and options if their landlord isn't doing what they're supposed to do.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in General Laws and Technology

  2. Continued to 2023 in General Laws and Technology (12-Y 2-N)

  3. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  4. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101199D

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 284 do?
This bill proposes that if a landlord does not follow the rules set by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, tenants can use that as a reason to defend themselves in court if the landlord tries to take legal action against them. Essentially, it aims to give tenants more protection and options if their landlord isn't doing what they're supposed to do.
What is the current status of SB 284?
This bill died with 2023, 1st Special Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 284?
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