                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EFFECT OF UNSIGNED OR UNDELIVERED RENTAL AGREEMENT (§ 55.1-1207)

If the landlord does not sign and deliver a written rental agreement signed and
delivered to him by the tenant, acceptance of rent without reservation by the
landlord gives the rental agreement the same effect as if it had been signed and
delivered by the landlord. If the tenant does not sign and deliver a written
rental agreement signed and delivered to him by the landlord, acceptance of
possession or payment of rent without reservation gives the rental agreement the
same effect as if it had been signed and delivered by the tenant. If a rental
agreement given effect pursuant to this section provides for a term longer than
one year, it is effective for only one year.

HISTORY: 1974, c. 680, § 55-248.8; 2019, c. 712.