                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TENANT PAYING TAXES OR LEVIES TO HAVE CREDIT OUT OF RENTS (§ 58.1-3944)

A tenant from whom payment is obtained, by distress or otherwise, of taxes or
other charges due from a person under whom he holds, shall have credit for the
same against such person out of the rents he may owe him, except when the tenant
is bound to pay such taxes or other charges by an express contract with such
person.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 58-1013; 1984, c. 675; 2002, c. 64.