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In so doing, the licensee shall seek a tenant at the rent and terms agreed in the brokerage agreement or at a rent and terms acceptable to the landlord; however, the licensee shall not be obligated to seek additional offers to lease the property while the property is subject to a lease or a letter of intent to lease under which the tenant has not yet taken possession, unless agreed as part of the brokerage agreement, or unless the lease or the letter of intent to lease so provides;\n\t\t\t\tb. Assisting the landlord in drafting and negotiating leases and letters of intent to lease, and presenting in a timely manner all written leasing offers or counteroffers to and from the landlord and tenant pursuant to § 54.1-2101.1, even when the property is already subject to a lease or a letter of intent to lease; and\n\t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the landlord to finalize the lease agreement;3\n\nMaintain confidentiality of all personal and financial information received from the client during the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be maintained confidential, unless otherwise provided by law or the landlord consents in writing to the release of such information;4\n\nExercise ordinary care;5\n\nAccount in a timely manner for all money and property received by the licensee in which the landlord has or may have an interest;6\n\nDisclose to the landlord material facts related to the property or concerning the transaction of which the licensee has actual knowledge; and7\n\nComply with all requirements of this article, fair housing statutes and regulations for residential real estate transactions as applicable, and all other applicable statutes and regulations that are not in conflict with this article.B\n\nLicensees shall treat all prospective tenants honestly and shall not knowingly give them false information. A licensee engaged by a landlord shall disclose to prospective tenants all material adverse facts pertaining to the physical condition of the property that are actually known by the licensee. If a licensee has actual knowledge of the existence of any pipe, pipe or plumbing fitting, fixture, solder, or flux that does not meet the federal Safe Drinking Water Act definition of “lead free” pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300g-6 in a residential property, the licensee shall disclose the same to the prospective tenant. As used in this section, the term “physical condition of the property” refers to the physical condition of the land and any improvements thereon, and does not refer to (i) matters outside the boundaries of the land or relating to adjacent or other properties in proximity thereto, (ii) matters relating to governmental land use regulations, and (iii) matters relating to highways or public streets. Such disclosure shall be made in writing. No cause of action shall arise against any licensee for revealing information as required by this article or applicable law. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the right of a prospective tenant to inspect the physical condition of the property.C\n\nA licensee engaged by a landlord in a real estate transaction may, unless prohibited by law or the brokerage agreement, provide assistance to a tenant, or potential tenant, by performing ministerial acts. Performing such ministerial acts that are not inconsistent with subsection A shall not be construed to violate the licensee’s brokerage relationship with the landlord unless expressly prohibited by the terms of the brokerage agreement, nor shall performing such ministerial acts be construed to form a brokerage relationship with such tenant or potential tenant.D\n\nA licensee engaged by a landlord does not breach any duty or obligation owed to the landlord by showing alternative properties to prospective tenants, whether as clients or customers, or by representing other landlords who have other properties for lease.E\n\nLicensees in residential real estate transactions shall disclose brokerage relationships pursuant to the provisions of this article.F\n\nA licensee engaged by a landlord shall not be required to enter into a brokerage agreement with a prospective tenant to show property to the prospective tenant when such showing is conducted pursuant to and in accordance with a brokerage agreement entered into with a landlord client.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":307145,"text":"A licensee engaged by a landlord shall:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":307146,"text":"Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage agreement;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":307147,"text":"Promote the interests of the landlord by:\n\t\t\t\ta. Conducting marketing activities on behalf of the landlord pursuant to the brokerage agreement with the landlord. In so doing, the licensee shall seek a tenant at the rent and terms agreed in the brokerage agreement or at a rent and terms acceptable to the landlord; however, the licensee shall not be obligated to seek additional offers to lease the property while the property is subject to a lease or a letter of intent to lease under which the tenant has not yet taken possession, unless agreed as part of the brokerage agreement, or unless the lease or the letter of intent to lease so provides;\n\t\t\t\tb. Assisting the landlord in drafting and negotiating leases and letters of intent to lease, and presenting in a timely manner all written leasing offers or counteroffers to and from the landlord and tenant pursuant to § 54.1-2101.1, even when the property is already subject to a lease or a letter of intent to lease; and\n\t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the landlord to finalize the lease agreement;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":307148,"text":"Maintain confidentiality of all personal and financial information received from the client during the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be maintained confidential, unless otherwise provided by law or the landlord consents in writing to the release of such information;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A4"},"4":{"id":307149,"text":"Exercise ordinary care;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"A4","prefix_anchor":"A4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A5"},"5":{"id":307150,"text":"Account in a timely manner for all money and property received by the licensee in which the landlord has or may have an interest;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"A5","prefix_anchor":"A5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A4","next_prefix":"A6"},"6":{"id":307151,"text":"Disclose to the landlord material facts related to the property or concerning the transaction of which the licensee has actual knowledge; and","type":"section","prefixes":["A","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"A6","prefix_anchor":"A6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A5","next_prefix":"A7"},"7":{"id":307152,"text":"Comply with all requirements of this article, fair housing statutes and regulations for residential real estate transactions as applicable, and all other applicable statutes and regulations that are not in conflict with this article.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"A7","prefix_anchor":"A7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A6","next_prefix":"B"},"8":{"id":307153,"text":"Licensees shall treat all prospective tenants honestly and shall not knowingly give them false information. A licensee engaged by a landlord shall disclose to prospective tenants all material adverse facts pertaining to the physical condition of the property that are actually known by the licensee. If a licensee has actual knowledge of the existence of any pipe, pipe or plumbing fitting, fixture, solder, or flux that does not meet the federal Safe Drinking Water Act definition of “lead free” pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300g-6 in a residential property, the licensee shall disclose the same to the prospective tenant. As used in this section, the term “physical condition of the property” refers to the physical condition of the land and any improvements thereon, and does not refer to (i) matters outside the boundaries of the land or relating to adjacent or other properties in proximity thereto, (ii) matters relating to governmental land use regulations, and (iii) matters relating to highways or public streets. Such disclosure shall be made in writing. 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This law was first created in 1995. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 741<\/a> and 813<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 7 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2006, chapter 627<\/a>; in 2008, chapter 741<\/a>; in 2011, chapters 34<\/a>, 46<\/a>, and 461<\/a>; in 2012, chapter 750<\/a>; in 2016, chapter 334<\/a>; in 2020, chapter 520<\/a>; in 2025, chapters 479<\/a> and 495<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":55353,"section_number":"54.1-2130","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-2130\/"},{"id":81882,"section_number":"54.1-2138.1","catch_line":"Limited service agent in a residential real estate transaction, contract disclosure required","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-2138.1\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":84706,"section_number":"54.1-2101.1","catch_line":"Preparation of real estate contracts by real estate licensees; translation","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-2101.1\/"}],"permalink":{"id":240067,"object_type":"law","relational_id":85765,"identifier":"54.1-2133","token":"54.1\/II\/21\/3\/54.1-2133","url":"\/54.1-2133\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/54.1-2133\/","token":"54.1\/II\/21\/3\/54.1-2133","dublin_core":{"Title":"Licensees engaged by landlords to lease property","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 54.1-2133","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> A licensee<\/span> engaged by a landlord shall: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage agreement<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Promote the interests of the landlord by:\n\t\t\t\ta. Conducting marketing activities on behalf of the landlord pursuant to the brokerage agreement<\/span> with the landlord. In so doing, the licensee<\/span> shall seek a tenant at the rent and terms agreed in the brokerage agreement<\/span> or at a rent and terms acceptable to the landlord; however, the licensee<\/span> shall not be obligated to seek additional offers to lease the property while the property is subject to a lease or a letter of intent<\/span> to lease under which the tenant has not yet taken possession<\/span>, unless agreed as part of the brokerage agreement<\/span>, or unless the lease or the letter of intent<\/span> to lease so provides;\n\t\t\t\tb. Assisting the landlord in drafting and negotiating leases and letters of intent<\/span> to lease, and presenting in a timely manner all written leasing offers or counteroffers to and from the landlord and tenant pursuant to § 54.1-2101.1<\/a>, even when the property is already subject to a lease or a letter of intent<\/span> to lease; and\n\t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the landlord to finalize the lease agreement; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Maintain confidentiality of all personal and financial information received from the client<\/span> during the brokerage relationship<\/span> and any other information that the client<\/span> requests during the brokerage relationship<\/span> be maintained confidential, unless otherwise provided by law<\/span> or the landlord consents in writing to the release of such information; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Exercise ordinary care; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Account in a timely manner for all money and property received by the licensee<\/span> in which the landlord has or may have an interest; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Disclose to the landlord material<\/span> facts<\/span> related to the property or concerning the transaction of which the licensee<\/span> has actual knowledge; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Comply with all requirements of this article, fair housing statutes<\/span> and regulations for residential real estate<\/span> transactions as applicable, and all other applicable statutes<\/span> and regulations that are not in conflict with this article. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Licensees<\/span> shall treat all prospective tenants honestly and shall not knowingly give them false information. A licensee<\/span> engaged by a landlord shall disclose to prospective tenants all material<\/span> adverse facts<\/span> pertaining to the physical condition of the property that are actually known by the licensee<\/span>. If a licensee<\/span> has actual knowledge of the existence of any pipe, pipe or plumbing fitting, fixture, solder, or flux that does not meet the federal Safe Drinking Water Act definition of “lead free” pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300g-6 in a residential property, the licensee<\/span> shall disclose the same to the prospective tenant. As used in this section, the term “physical condition of the property” refers to the physical condition of the land and any improvements thereon, and does not refer to (i) matters outside the boundaries of the land or relating to adjacent or other properties in proximity thereto, (ii) matters relating to governmental land use regulations, and (iii) matters relating to highways or public streets. Such disclosure shall be made in writing. No cause of action<\/span> shall arise against any licensee<\/span> for revealing information as required by this article or applicable law<\/span>. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the right of a prospective tenant to inspect the physical condition of the property. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> A licensee<\/span> engaged by a landlord in a real estate transaction may, unless prohibited by law<\/span> or the brokerage agreement<\/span>, provide assistance to a tenant, or potential tenant, by performing ministerial acts<\/span>. Performing such ministerial acts<\/span> that are not inconsistent with subsection A shall not be construed to violate the licensee<\/span>’s brokerage relationship<\/span> with the landlord unless expressly prohibited by the terms of the brokerage agreement<\/span>, nor shall performing such ministerial acts<\/span> be construed to form a brokerage relationship<\/span> with such tenant or potential tenant. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> A licensee<\/span> engaged by a landlord does not breach any duty or obligation owed to the landlord by showing alternative properties to prospective tenants, whether as clients<\/span> or customers<\/span>, or by representing other landlords who have other properties for lease. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> Licensees<\/span> in residential real estate<\/span> transactions shall disclose brokerage relationships<\/span> pursuant to the provisions of this article. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> A licensee<\/span> engaged by a landlord shall not be required to enter into a brokerage agreement<\/span> with a prospective tenant to show property to the prospective tenant when such showing is conducted pursuant to and in accordance with a brokerage agreement<\/span> entered into with a landlord client<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nLICENSEES ENGAGED BY LANDLORDS TO LEASE PROPERTY (\u00a7 54.1-2133)\n\nA. A licensee engaged by a landlord shall:\n\n 1. Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage agreement;\n\n 2. Promote the interests of the landlord by:\n \t\t\t\ta. Conducting marketing activities on behalf of the landlord pursuant to\n the brokerage agreement with the landlord. In so doing, the licensee shall\n seek a tenant at the rent and terms agreed in the brokerage agreement or at a\n rent and terms acceptable to the landlord; however, the licensee shall not be\n obligated to seek additional offers to lease the property while the property\n is subject to a lease or a letter of intent to lease under which the tenant\n has not yet taken possession, unless agreed as part of the brokerage\n agreement, or unless the lease or the letter of intent to lease so provides;\n \t\t\t\tb. Assisting the landlord in drafting and negotiating leases and letters\n of intent to lease, and presenting in a timely manner all written leasing\n offers or counteroffers to and from the landlord and tenant pursuant to §\n 54.1-2101.1, even when the property is already subject to a lease or a letter\n of intent to lease; and\n \t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the landlord to finalize the lease\n agreement;\n\n 3. Maintain confidentiality of all personal and financial information received\n from the client during the brokerage relationship and any other information\n that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be maintained\n confidential, unless otherwise provided by law or the landlord consents in\n writing to the release of such information;\n\n 4. Exercise ordinary care;\n\n 5. Account in a timely manner for all money and property received by the\n licensee in which the landlord has or may have an interest;\n\n 6. Disclose to the landlord material facts related to the property or\n concerning the transaction of which the licensee has actual knowledge; and\n\n 7. Comply with all requirements of this article, fair housing statutes and\n regulations for residential real estate transactions as applicable, and all\n other applicable statutes and regulations that are not in conflict with this\n article.\n\nB. Licensees shall treat all prospective tenants honestly and shall not\nknowingly give them false information. A licensee engaged by a landlord shall\ndisclose to prospective tenants all material adverse facts pertaining to the\nphysical condition of the property that are actually known by the licensee. If a\nlicensee has actual knowledge of the existence of any pipe, pipe or plumbing\nfitting, fixture, solder, or flux that does not meet the federal Safe Drinking\nWater Act definition of “lead free” pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §\n300g-6 in a residential property, the licensee shall disclose the same to the\nprospective tenant. As used in this section, the term “physical condition\nof the property” refers to the physical condition of the land and any\nimprovements thereon, and does not refer to (i) matters outside the boundaries\nof the land or relating to adjacent or other properties in proximity thereto,\n(ii) matters relating to governmental land use regulations, and (iii) matters\nrelating to highways or public streets. Such disclosure shall be made in\nwriting. No cause of action shall arise against any licensee for revealing\ninformation as required by this article or applicable law. Nothing in this\nsubsection shall limit the right of a prospective tenant to inspect the physical\ncondition of the property.\n\nC. A licensee engaged by a landlord in a real estate transaction may, unless\nprohibited by law or the brokerage agreement, provide assistance to a tenant, or\npotential tenant, by performing ministerial acts. Performing such ministerial\nacts that are not inconsistent with subsection A shall not be construed to\nviolate the licensee’s brokerage relationship with the landlord unless\nexpressly prohibited by the terms of the brokerage agreement, nor shall\nperforming such ministerial acts be construed to form a brokerage relationship\nwith such tenant or potential tenant.\n\nD. A licensee engaged by a landlord does not breach any duty or obligation owed\nto the landlord by showing alternative properties to prospective tenants,\nwhether as clients or customers, or by representing other landlords who have\nother properties for lease.\n\nE. Licensees in residential real estate transactions shall disclose brokerage\nrelationships pursuant to the provisions of this article.\n\nF. A licensee engaged by a landlord shall not be required to enter into a\nbrokerage agreement with a prospective tenant to show property to the\nprospective tenant when such showing is conducted pursuant to and in accordance\nwith a brokerage agreement entered into with a landlord client.\n\nHISTORY: 1995, cc. 741, 813; 2006, c. 627; 2008, c. 741; 2011, cc. 34, 46, 461;\n2012, c. 750; 2016, c. 334; 2020, c. 520; 2025, cc. 479, 495.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}