Virginia Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in Virginia

A victim of family abuse, sexual abuse or assault, stalking or trafficking with a protective order (or a conviction or charge against the perpetrator) may end the rental agreement by written notice. Code text: "may terminate such tenant's obligations under a rental agreement under the following circumstances."

Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1236 · last checked 2026-10-16