                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

REQUIRED DISCLOSURES FOR PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY USED TO MANUFACTURE
METHAMPHETAMINE; REMEDY FOR NONDISCLOSURE (§ 55.1-1219)

A. If the landlord of a dwelling unit has actual knowledge that the dwelling
unit was previously used to manufacture methamphetamine and has not been cleaned
up in accordance with the guidelines established pursuant to &#xA7; 32.1-11.7
and the applicable licensing provisions of Chapter 11 (&#xA7; 54.1-1100 et seq.)
of Title 54.1, the landlord shall provide to a prospective tenant a written
disclosure that states such information. Such disclosure shall be provided prior
to the execution by the tenant of a written lease agreement or, in the case of
an oral lease agreement, prior to occupancy by the tenant.

B. Any tenant who is not provided the disclosure required by subsection A may
terminate the lease agreement at any time within 60 days of discovery that the
property was previously used to manufacture methamphetamine and has not been
cleaned up in accordance with the guidelines established pursuant to &#xA7;
32.1-11.7 by providing written notice to the landlord in accordance with the
lease or as required by law. Such termination shall be effective as of (i) 15
days after the date of the mailing of the notice or (ii) the date through which
rent has been paid, whichever is later. In no event, however, shall the
effective date of the termination exceed one month from the date of mailing.
Termination of the lease agreement shall be the exclusive remedy for the failure
to comply with the disclosure provisions required by this section and shall not
affect any rights or duties of the landlord or tenant arising under this
chapter, other applicable law, or the rental agreement.

HISTORY: 2013, c. 557, § 55-248.12:3; 2016, c. 527; 2019, c. 712.