Virginia Criminal & credit history rules

Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Virginia?

Landlords must consider evidence that an applicant is a family abuse victim to offset a low credit score. Statute text: "D. A landlord shall consider evidence of an applicant's status as a victim of family abuse, as defined in § 16.1-228 , to mitigate any adverse effect of an otherwise qualified applicant's low credit score." (Va. Code § 55.1-1203(D)).

Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1203(D) · last checked 2026-10-16