Prospective Renters
Q. Does a landlord have to provide a prospective renter with a new HOA packet directly from the association? A. A landlord does not have a responsibility to provide prospective tenants with a copy of the governing documents in either a Condominium or Property Owners Association under Virginia law. However, many Associations have extensive provisions relating to rental units or homes which go beyond anything provided in the Virginia Code. Some common provisions require owners who are landlords to provide copies of leases for approval, require both landlord and tenant acknowledge in writing the tenant's obligations to follow Association rules and require that the landlord provide copies of the same documents made available to any new purchaser. If properly adopted, these provisions are enforceable.