Virginia § 55.1-1248 - Remedy by repair, etc.; emergencies
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 55.1-1248 — Remedy by repair, etc.; emergencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.1-1248. Remedy by repair, etc.; emergencies
If there is a violation by the tenant of § 55.1-1227 or the rental agreement materially affecting health and safety that can be remedied by repair, replacement of a damaged item, or cleaning, the landlord shall send a written notice to the tenant specifying the breach and stating that the landlord will enter the dwelling unit and perform the work in a workmanlike manner and submit an itemized bill for the actual and reasonable cost for such work to the tenant, which shall be due as rent on the next rent due date or, if the rental agreement has terminated, for immediate payment.
In case of emergency the landlord may, as promptly as conditions require, enter the dwelling unit, perform the work in a workmanlike manner, and submit an itemized bill for the actual and reasonable cost for such work to the tenant, which shall be due as rent on the next rent due date or, if the rental agreement has terminated, for immediate payment.
The landlord may perform the repair, replacement, or cleaning or may engage a third party to do so.
1974, c. 680, § 55-248.32; 2000, c. 760; 2009, c. 663; 2019, c. 712.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-1248
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-1248 cover?
Section 55.1-1248 ("Remedy by repair, etc.; emergencies") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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