Title: Explain the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Course: Real Estate (12154) > Section: Exploring State Legislation and Regulatory Statutes

Explanation should include details from the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act in the Code of Virginia (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodepopularnames/virginia-residential-landlord-and-tenant-act/).

DPOR correlations: 18VAC135-2-400. 22 (Regulatory statutes); 18VAC135-20-400. 25 (Real Estate Board regulations)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act protect both the landlord and the tenant?
- Why is the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act important?
- Who is subject to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act?
- What are the landlords' and tenants' obligations under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act?
- Whose obligation is it to explain these laws to the tenants?
- When should a violation be reported?
- What are the agent’s responsibilities when representing the landlord vs. the tenant?
- What advice can agents give to those seeking a landlord/rent option on a home?