Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program, eligibility.

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program; eligibility. Requires any general district court that implements the Eviction Diversion Program to attach information about the Program, including eligibility criteria, to any summons for unlawful detainer. The bill also alters eligibility requirements for a tenant to participate in the Program. This bill is identical to SB 273.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 6, 2026

• RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Alters eligibility requirements for tenants to participate in the Eviction Diversion Program.

  “The bill also alters eligibility requirements for a tenant to participate in the Program.”· Eligibility

• Low-income / working-classindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  The Eviction Diversion Program is likely to benefit low-income individuals who are at risk of eviction, by providing resources and support to prevent displacement.

  “Requires any general district court that implements the Eviction Diversion Program to attach information about the Program, including eligibility criteria, to any summons for unlawful detainer.”· Program Description