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Retaliatory Landlord Abuse – Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Table of Contents » Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances » Subtitle III. Rental Conveyances » Chapter 12. Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act » Article 6. Retaliatory Action » § 55.1-1258. Retaliatory conduct prohibited

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§ 55.1-1258. Retaliatory conduct prohibited.

A. Except as provided in this section or as otherwise provided by law, a landlord may not retaliate by increasing rent or decreasing services or by bringing or threatening to bring an action for possession or by causing a termination of the rental agreement pursuant to § 55.1-1253 or 55.1-1410 after he has knowledge that (i) the tenant has complained to a governmental agency charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building or housing code of a violation applicable to the premises materially affecting health or safety, (ii) the tenant has made a complaint to or filed an action against the landlord for a violation of any provision of this chapter, (iii) the tenant has organized or become a member of a tenant’s organization, or (iv) the tenant has testified in a court proceeding against the landlord. However, the provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to prevent the landlord from increasing rent to that which is charged for similar market rentals nor decreasing services that apply equally to all tenants.

B. If the landlord acts in violation of this section, the tenant is entitled to the applicable remedies provided for in this chapter, including recovery of actual damages, and may assert such retaliation as a defense in any action against him for possession. The burden of proving retaliatory intent shall be on the tenant.

C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B, a landlord may terminate the rental agreement pursuant to § 55.1-1253 or 55.1-1410 and bring an action for possession if:

1. Violation of the applicable building or housing code was caused primarily by lack of reasonable care by the tenant, an authorized occupant, or a guest or invitee of the tenant;

2. The tenant is in default in rent;

3. Compliance with the applicable building or housing code requires alteration, remodeling, or demolition that would effectively deprive the tenant of use of the dwelling unit; or

4. The tenant is in default of a provision of the rental agreement materially affecting the health and safety of himself or others. The maintenance of the action provided in this section does not release the landlord from liability under § 55.1-1226.

D. The landlord may also terminate the rental agreement pursuant to § 55.1-1253or 55.1-1410 for any other reason not prohibited by law unless the court finds that the reason for the termination was retaliation.

1974, c. 680, § 55-248.39; 1983, c. 396; 1985, c. 268; 2000, c. 760; 2015, c. 408; 2019, c. 712.

The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.

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Landlord’s Game

Monopoly wasn’t invented by the Parker Brothers, nor the man they gave it credit for. In 1904, Monopoly was originally called The Landlord’s Game, and was invented by a radical woman. Elizabeth Magie’s original game had not one,

but Two sets of rules to choose from.

One was called “Prosperity”, where Every player Won money anytime Another gained a property. And the Game was Won by Everyone playing Only when the person with the Least doubled their Resources. A game of Collaboration and Social good.

The second set of rules was called “Monopoly”, where players succeeded by taking properties and rent from those with less luck rolling the dice. The winner was the person who used their power to eliminate everyone else.

Magie’s Mission was to Teach Us how Different We Feel when playing Prosperity vs Monopoly, Hoping that it would one day change national policies.

When the Parker Bros adopted the game, they erased Magie, they erased the “Prosperity” rules and celebrated “Monopoly”. This is why very few games of Monopoly end in better friendships! Some even end friendships!

What they couldn’t erase was Magie’s Lesson.

~Darlis Mayes

On the run🙈

This is the trunk of my 08 Kia

loaded with as much as

possible .

There have been several of

these chronic retaliatory land

lord abuse .

There will be no more 🐸👍

The Kia has seen better days

at this stage of evolution ☑️❤️‍🩹

I am ready to let her go , after

careful examination 🙌

That won’t be a problem , but

1st she’ll be examined through-

ly.

That’s how I rock !

Dad helped me buy her , and

signed over the title a year

before he exited !!!

July 28th 2020 : Eviction Day

This was extremely traumatic

Landlords did not mind abusing and challenging any progress in my healing .

My desire for quiet , for my life that finally get on track and bear witness to progress finally buying a home .

These folks do mind being exposed for what happened factually . Calls are made to inquire why a person talked to me .

Thursday , one of em saw me in a store , came up to me and asked why I was destroying the family ?!

I asked that they move away from me and ignored this spiritual vampire .

Like I said they doing mind being evil but they do mind being found out .

My warning ignored : This is about character and I have worked very hard at rebuilding mine and there is no tolerance for anyone trying to destroy me .

* decades of being targeted prepared me for this type of energy .

I’m very Thankful to all that has allowed healing of Complex Post Traumatic Stress to the degree that I did not have have ” trigger” .

I did report it to the Sheriffs Department .

My awareness is such , that folks attacking , reveal their own experience .

I had discussed the consciousness that does not involve , agendas , financial extortion and less that healthy behaviors and environment that’s askin to the 60s New York “hood”.

Lots of crooks in this energy

Many are being exposed .

I’m just an experienced messenger !

After 12 years I’m going to find my safe place ,my home : no more lords nor ladies with agendas that have no respect for my life , the healing of my children etc

Blessings & Peace

Dona Luna

Funded Landlords Repair Raise Rent

$650 2020.

$1000 currently

Minimum Surface renovation

I was evicted , very weakened by a high conflict 3 year rental that was very toxic .

Homelessness did not afford me catch up physically nor finically.

New laws and suspected legal representatives who take this as unworthy of being heard and further the abuses deserve factual education.

Conflicts do exist but pass in this small town. The very obvious denial by one department who failed on several levels with several request for help that was theirs to determine.

thetyee.ca/News/2022/07/15/To-Fund-Repairs-BC-Landlords-Raise-Rent/

Update

My intent to write more than repost has been

challenged in what I regonise as spiritual war-

far that has delayed me in my journey .

My awareness and faith allows me to continue

despite the very low energy of eviction as a

retaliation , the seizure of my bank account

which has been horrid in and of itself , yet

another rental that followed 5 months of

having to spend my income on correction of

that seizure , shelter that varied from great to

a 30 stay at a 1 room cabin with no running

water and a low to the ground vehicle who

broke struts .

But I was learning what it’s like to be * middle

class * female and of some age that is invisible

to society ..I did have help with my legal and

filed a lawsuit against the evictors who watched

me struggle to load my small car observed by

a carload of lord’s and ladies of the rentals , 2

children under 8 watching my trauma . Drama

fueled distortions created 4 officers who were

observing and ready to act as 1 lord changed

the locks , my friend was typing up my law

suit , and after searching and holding my things

after my exit , a decision was made to ” allow”

me 24 hours to get my office and living space

cleared .

As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence , and

3 retaliation efforts legally , using the same

lawyer by lord’s and ladies and not being

respected nor heard in judgement that honors

the distorted accounting that’s intended to

distroy my credibility and shut me up.

Lord’s and Ladies on a recommended list now

extend leases that include a clause stating

they cannot be sued .

My lawsuit was dropped , angling for * without

prejusdist ” by opposing council to whit I did not

agree , but decisions were made from the get go

pushing my case through as I was ravaged by

conditions adverse to my physical health , 3

years of witnessing and experiencing folks

who live in a distortion of acting as if they are

capabiblle , but are not and withhold repairs

etc to force a negative situation . Ignoring my

request for civility , deep soul reasons why force

is not a good 8dea . Suggesting a spot must be

gleemed in a snatch of yard , ignoring my

depleted health , the petty behaviors clarified

much in the crisis of COVID on July 28th I

was legally evicted , my home and office open

to anyone in a group of 6 that showed

retatortoty abuse that was traumatic as ex

husband was exactly the same in his distorted

behaviors . He too decided what I would have

giving no thought to my health , my induced

mental illness served him in winning all.

My dear friend who tried to help , was “off”

yet hard to discern and upon an accident was

found to have a brain tumor the size of a

grapefruit. Her story is her’s , in amazing near

death , and she has healed , making major life

changes . With her permission I will blog her

accounting of her experience .

I was offered a dream , which came late

November which was. a 2 bedroom with a

great view and assurances of my safety

promises of repairs and of course dropping in

without notice.

Lease withheld after I wàs in, promise to sell

to me and the distortions began to accumulate .

Again I was warned not to talk to a certain

individual .

As I moved out in late July the anniversary of

my eviction in my head , a chain of events

led a force with blood pressure off the chart

forcing medical treatment which includes

anti psychotics. The truth that there was never

going to be a sale of house in that distortion.

Keeping these life long distortions in a bond

with a partner who allowed abuses has finally

exposed the mental illness and liberated a few

folks .

I am safe , having moved across town

Spring of 2022 I plan to build on 3 private

acres .

Very positive things have resulted , which I will

share as soon as possible.

The past is being addressed , is healing

Blessings &Peace

Dona Luna