Let’s talk about some recent changes to Virginia law that affect lease provisions.

House bill 352 and SB 213 amend the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) by altering the language it contains regarding early termination of leases by military personnel. These changes resolved conflicts between Virginia and federal law, and because the bills contain an emergency clause, they became law as soon as the governor signed them.

The new bills state that a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard, may terminate a rental agreement upon receiving either permanent change of station orders or temporary duty orders lasting longer than three months. Previously, the new duty assignment had to be at least 35 miles from the servicemember’s rental unit, but this distance requirement has been removed.

HB 352 and SB 213 add an additional justification for a servicemember breaking their lease early. A servicemember may now terminate a rental agreement if they receive a stop movement order in response to an emergency that is effective for either an indefinite period or a defined period lasting at least 30 days. The emergency must also prevent the servicemember from living in their rental unit.

Communication is always key between the tenant, landlord and or property manager to create a win-win situation for all parties.  Mo Wilson is a retired USMC who fought in Vietnam so we are very aware of our service members and how they are called for duty in an ever changing world.

Prince William is located in Northern Virginia, approximately 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The County encompasses an area of 348 square miles, 18.8% of which is federally owned land.

Prince William’s location in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and the availability of excellent transportation in the region is a catalyst for growth in the County which continues to provide numerous economic advantages. Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1 connect the County with Washington, D. C. to the north and Richmond, Virginia to the south. Interstate 66 connects the western portion of the County with Washington, D.C. to the east and Interstate 81 to the west. The Route 234 Bypass links Interstate 66 in the west.

Prince William County is located on the Potomac River in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 402,002, on July 1, 2019, the population was estimated to be 470,335, making it Virginia’s second-most populous county. Prince William County ranked 16th with a median income of $99,206. Nearby, Loudoun County took the number one spot with a median income of $125,900.

The first known colonial settlement was founded in 1722. In 1730, the Virginia General Assembly carved out an area approximately 2,000 square miles in size and named it  Prince William County. At that time – all of Northern Virginia was known as Prince William.

Relocating to Prince William, VA?

Named as one of the best places to live, and one of the wealthiest communities in the United States – Prince William, Virginia is an amazing place to live, work – and of course – PLAY!

Relocating to Prince William, Virginia is incredible as it is surrounded by two major airports – Washington Dulles International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport, situated near two major interstates I-66 and I-95 and is connected via rail to Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express/VRE.

As a Community of Choice – Prince William, Virginia is home to a plentitude of parks, libraries, award-winning schools, open space, major employers, and a government that provides exemplary resident and business services. It also has highly rated schools including the 12th County high school currently being built at a budget of $97 Million.

Prince William County is among one of the best places to live in Virginia. In Prince William County, where most residents own their homes,  there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Prince William County.  Prince William County includes amazing vibrant communities such as Dumfries, Montclair, Manassas, Yorkshire, Woodbridge, Bristow, Buckland, Dale City, Gainesville, Haymarket, Nokesville, Occoquan, Lakeridge, Quantico, and Triangle.

Prince William is perfect for your new home.