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 2026-10-23
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