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 HB 837.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

• RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Alters eligibility requirements for tenants to participate in the Eviction Diversion Program, potentially making it easier or harder for them to access the 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 higher risk of eviction. Changes in eligibility could impact their access to housing stability resources.

  “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

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

• Housing-insecureindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  By altering eligibility for an eviction diversion program, the bill could indirectly affect individuals experiencing housing insecurity by changing their access to resources that prevent homelessness.

  “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

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