Virginia Retaliation protections

Is landlord retaliation illegal in Virginia?

A landlord may not raise rent, cut services, sue or threaten to sue for possession, or end a periodic tenancy after learning that the tenant complained to a code agency, complained or sued under the Act, joined a tenant organization, or testified against the landlord. Market-rate increases and service changes applied to all tenants are allowed.

Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1258(A) (version effective until Jan. 1, 2027) · last checked 2026-10-23