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Seeking a lease at a rent and with terms acceptable to the tenant; however, the licensee shall not be obligated to seek or show other properties for the tenant while the tenant is a party to a lease or a letter of intent to lease exists under which the tenant has not yet taken possession, unless agreed to 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 in the drafting and negotiating of leases, letters of intent to lease, and rental applications, and presenting, in a timely fashion, all written offers or counteroffers to and from the tenant and landlord pursuant to § 54.1-2101.1, even when the tenant is already a party to a lease or a letter of intent to lease; and\n\t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the tenant to finalize the lease agreement;4\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 tenant consents in writing to the release of such information;5\n\nExercise ordinary care;6\n\nAccount in a timely manner for all money and property received by the licensee in which the tenant has or may have an interest;7\n\nDisclose to the tenant material facts related to the property or concerning the transaction of which the licensee has actual knowledge; and8\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 landlords honestly and shall not knowingly give them false information. If a licensee has actual knowledge of the existence of defective drywall in a residential property, the licensee shall disclose the same to the prospective tenant. For purposes of this section, “defective drywall” means all defective drywall as defined in § 36-156.1. No cause of action shall arise against any licensee for revealing information as required by this article or applicable law.C\n\nA licensee engaged by a tenant in a real estate transaction may provide assistance to the landlord or prospective landlord 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 tenant unless expressly prohibited by the terms of the brokerage agreement, nor shall performing such ministerial acts be construed to form a brokerage relationship with the landlord or prospective landlord.D\n\nA licensee engaged by a tenant does not breach any duty or obligation to the tenant by showing properties in which the tenant is interested to other prospective tenants, whether as clients or customers, by representing other tenants looking for the same or other properties to lease, or by representing landlords relative to other properties.E\n\nLicensees in residential real estate transactions shall disclose brokerage relationships pursuant to the provisions of this article.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":228450,"text":"A licensee engaged by a tenant shall:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":228451,"text":"Enter into a brokerage agreement with the prospective tenant prior to showing property to such prospective tenant;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":228452,"text":"Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage agreement;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":228453,"text":"Promote the interests of the tenant by:\n\t\t\t\ta. 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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 5 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 2011, chapters 34<\/a> and 46<\/a>; in 2012, chapter 750<\/a>; in 2016, chapter 334<\/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":64639,"section_number":"36-156.1","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-156.1\/"},{"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":240071,"object_type":"law","relational_id":62657,"identifier":"54.1-2134","token":"54.1\/II\/21\/3\/54.1-2134","url":"\/54.1-2134\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/54.1-2134\/","token":"54.1\/II\/21\/3\/54.1-2134","dublin_core":{"Title":"Licensees engaged by tenants","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 54.1-2134","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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

1.<\/span> Enter into a brokerage agreement<\/span> with the prospective tenant prior to showing property<\/span> to such prospective tenant; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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

3.<\/span> Promote the interests of the tenant by:\n\t\t\t\ta. Seeking a lease at a rent and with terms acceptable to the tenant; however, the licensee<\/span> shall not be obligated to seek or show other properties for the tenant while the tenant is a party<\/span> to a lease or a letter of intent<\/span> to lease exists under which the tenant has not yet taken possession<\/span>, unless agreed to 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 in the drafting and negotiating of leases, letters of intent<\/span> to lease, and rental applications, and presenting, in a timely fashion, all written offers or counteroffers to and from the tenant and landlord pursuant to § 54.1-2101.1<\/a>, even when the tenant is already a party<\/span> to a lease or a letter of intent<\/span> to lease; and\n\t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the tenant to finalize the lease agreement; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/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 tenant consents in writing to the release of such information; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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

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

7.<\/span> Disclose to the tenant 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

8.<\/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 landlords honestly and shall not knowingly give them false information. If a licensee<\/span> has actual knowledge of the existence of defective drywall<\/span> in a residential property, the licensee<\/span> shall disclose the same to the prospective tenant. For purposes of this section, “defective drywall<\/span>” means all defective drywall<\/span> as defined in § 36-156.1<\/a>. No cause of action<\/span> shall arise against any licensee<\/span> for revealing information as required by this article or applicable law<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> A licensee<\/span> engaged by a tenant in a real estate transaction may provide assistance to the landlord or prospective landlord 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 tenant 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 the landlord or prospective landlord. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> A licensee<\/span> engaged by a tenant does not breach any duty or obligation to the tenant by showing properties in which the tenant is interested to other prospective tenants, whether as clients<\/span> or customers<\/span>, by representing other tenants looking for the same or other properties to lease, or by representing landlords relative to other properties. <\/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>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nLICENSEES ENGAGED BY TENANTS (\u00a7 54.1-2134)\n\nA. A licensee engaged by a tenant shall:\n\n 1. Enter into a brokerage agreement with the prospective tenant prior to\n showing property to such prospective tenant;\n\n 2. Perform in accordance with the terms of the brokerage agreement;\n\n 3. Promote the interests of the tenant by:\n \t\t\t\ta. Seeking a lease at a rent and with terms acceptable to the tenant;\n however, the licensee shall not be obligated to seek or show other properties\n for the tenant while the tenant is a party to a lease or a letter of intent to\n lease exists under which the tenant has not yet taken possession, unless\n agreed to as part of the brokerage agreement, or unless the lease or the\n letter of intent to lease so provides;\n \t\t\t\tb. Assisting in the drafting and negotiating of leases, letters of intent\n to lease, and rental applications, and presenting, in a timely fashion, all\n written offers or counteroffers to and from the tenant and landlord pursuant\n to § 54.1-2101.1, even when the tenant is already a party to a lease or a\n letter of intent to lease; and\n \t\t\t\tc. Providing reasonable assistance to the tenant to finalize the lease\n agreement;\n\n 4. 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 tenant consents in\n writing to the release of such information;\n\n 5. Exercise ordinary care;\n\n 6. Account in a timely manner for all money and property received by the\n licensee in which the tenant has or may have an interest;\n\n 7. Disclose to the tenant material facts related to the property or concerning\n the transaction of which the licensee has actual knowledge; and\n\n 8. 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 landlords honestly and shall not\nknowingly give them false information. If a licensee has actual knowledge of the\nexistence of defective drywall in a residential property, the licensee shall\ndisclose the same to the prospective tenant. For purposes of this section,\n“defective drywall” means all defective drywall as defined in §\n36-156.1. No cause of action shall arise against any licensee for revealing\ninformation as required by this article or applicable law.\n\nC. A licensee engaged by a tenant in a real estate transaction may provide\nassistance to the landlord or prospective landlord by performing ministerial\nacts. Performing such ministerial acts that are not inconsistent with subsection\nA shall not be construed to violate the licensee’s brokerage relationship\nwith the tenant unless expressly prohibited by the terms of the brokerage\nagreement, nor shall performing such ministerial acts be construed to form a\nbrokerage relationship with the landlord or prospective landlord.\n\nD. A licensee engaged by a tenant does not breach any duty or obligation to the\ntenant by showing properties in which the tenant is interested to other\nprospective tenants, whether as clients or customers, by representing other\ntenants looking for the same or other properties to lease, or by representing\nlandlords relative to other properties.\n\nE. Licensees in residential real estate transactions shall disclose brokerage\nrelationships pursuant to the provisions of this article.\n\nHISTORY: 1995, cc. 741, 813; 2006, c. 627; 2011, cc. 34, 46; 2012, c. 750; 2016,\nc. 334; 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}}