D. Nothing in this section affects the Obligations of the Renter as set out in § 55.1-1227. E. If the court determines that the tenant has successfully defended under this section and renders a judgment for the tenant, it may, in its sole discretion, order the landlord to pay the tenant`s reasonable costs, including reasonable court costs and attorneys` fees. The landlord may terminate the lease by notifying the tenant of its intention to terminate the lease 14 days in advance based on the landlord`s finding that such damage requires the tenant to withdraw and that the use of the premises is significantly compromised, with the lease ending at the end of the notice period. The landlord can enter the residential unit in an emergency without the tenant`s consent. The landlord cannot abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in an emergency or when it is impractical to do so, the landlord must inform the tenant of his intention to enter and can only enter at reasonable times. Unless this is not possible, the landlord must inform the tenant at least 24 hours in advance of routine maintenance that has not been requested by the tenant. If the tenant submits a maintenance request, the landlord is not required to notify the tenant.
During the ongoing illegal detention that the landlord has filed against the tenant, the landlord can apply to the court for an order requiring the tenant to grant the landlord access to such a unit. B. The landlord may issue a written policy that allows the tenant to prepare the written report on the move-in inspection, in which case the tenant must provide a copy to the landlord, and the report is considered correct unless the landlord objects in writing within five days of receiving the report. Such a written policy, adopted by the landlord, may also provide that the landlord and tenant jointly prepare the written report on the move-in inspection, with the landlord and tenant signing the written report and receiving a copy of the report, with the inspection report being considered correct. As part of the written report on the move-in control required by § 55.1-1214, the landlord must disclose whether there are visible indications of mould in the easily accessible areas inside the residential unit. If the landlord`s written notice shows that there are no visible signs of mould in the living unit, this written statement is considered correct unless the tenant objects in writing within five days of receiving the notice. If the landlord`s written disclosure shows that there are visible indications of mold in the unit, the tenant has the option to terminate the tenancy and not take possession of or remain in possession of the housing unit. If the tenant requests to take possession or remain in possession of the housing unit, the landlord must immediately remedy the condition of mould, regardless of the presence of visible signs of mould, but no later than five working days after the tenant`s request to take possession or the decision to remain in possession, re-inspect the dwelling unit to confirm: that there are no visible signs of mold in the housing unit. and create a new report that determines that there are no visible signs of mold in the housing unit when it is re-inspected. One.
For the purposes of this Section, the term “actual cost” means (i) the amount paid on an invoice to an authorized third-party contractor or pesticide business by a tenant, local government or non-profit organization, or (ii) the amount donated by a third party or pesticide company specified on that contractor`s or pesticide company`s invoice. B. If the Landlord violates this section, the Tenant shall be entitled to the applicable remedies provided for in this Chapter, including the claim for actual damages, and may invoke such retaliation as a defence in any action against the Landlord for possession. The burden of proof of intent to retaliate rests with the tenant. If personal property is left in the housing unit, premises or storage space provided by the landlord after the end of the lease and the delivery of the property has taken place, the landlord may consider that the property has been abandoned.