Virginia Habitability / warranty of habitability
What is the warranty of habitability in Virginia?
Landlords must make all repairs needed to put and keep the premises fit and habitable. Statute text: "Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition" (Va. Code § 55.1-1220(A)(2)).
Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1220(A)(2) · last checked 2026-10-16
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