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Virginia Landlords Must Accept Check and Money Order Rent, Cap Payment Fees Under HB 1005 / SB 313 (Effective July 1, 2026)
Virginia HB 1005 / SB 313 amend Va. Code 55.1-1204 and 55.1-1208 effective July 1, 2026: landlords must accept check and money order rent, give receipts, cap fees.
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Virginia's 14-Day Pay-or-Quit Eviction Notice (HB 15 / SB 48): What Changes July 1, 2026
Virginia's HB 15 / SB 48 extend the pay-or-quit notice for unpaid rent from 5 to 14 days under Va. Code 55.1-1245. Signed by Spanberger, effective July 1, 2026.
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Washington Drops the Certified-Mail Rule for Eviction Notices as HB 2664 Takes Effect
Washington's HB 2664 took effect June 11, 2026, ending the certified-mail requirement for eviction notices and restoring first-class mail under RCW 59.12.040. What changed and what did not.
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