CHAPTER 598
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1300 and 55.1-1302 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 55.1 a section numbered 55.1-1320 , relating to Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act.
[H 374]
Approved April 13, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 55.1-1300 and 55.1-1302 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 55.1 a section numbered 55.1-1320 as follows:
§ 55.1-1300 . Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Abandoned manufactured home" means a manufactured home occupying a manufactured home lot pursuant to a written agreement under which (i) the tenant has defaulted in rent or (ii) the landlord has the right to terminate the written rental agreement pursuant to § 55.1-1249 .
"Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
"Guest or invitee" means a person, other than the tenant, who has the permission of the tenant to visit but not to occupy the premises.