Property Management
A Virginia tenant signs a lease addendum that waives their right to maintenance under the VRLTA. This addendum is:
AEnforceable as the tenant agreed
BVoid and unenforceable — VRLTA rights cannot be waived by lease provision✓ Correct
CEnforceable only for the security deposit
DValid only if witnessed
Explanation
The VRLTA establishes minimum rights for tenants that cannot be waived by lease agreement. Lease provisions that attempt to waive statutory tenant rights are void and unenforceable.
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