For housing near James Madison University, what timing applies when a JMU employee proposes a subtenant for a Virginia rental?
DIRECT ANSWER
§55.1-1204(G), version effective until July 1, 2027. Source as of: 2026-10-16 Use cited page body and explicit policy period. A page update date does not extend an expired rate or deadline. Confirm current requirements and the actual student, employee, household or property circumstances with the cited authority. No property inventory or named professional is assigned by this answer.
If the lease lets the landlord approve a sublessee or assignee, the landlord must approve or reject a written application on its provided form within 10 business days; inaction is evidence of approval. This does not establish a universal right to sublet where the lease does not permit it.
Answer
If the lease lets the landlord approve a sublessee or assignee, the landlord must approve or reject a written application on its provided form within 10 business days; inaction is evidence of approval. This does not establish a universal right to sublet where the lease does not permit it.
Scope and verification
§55.1-1204(G), version effective until July 1, 2027.
Source as of: 2026-10-16
Use cited page body and explicit policy period. A page update date does not extend an expired rate or deadline.
Confirm current requirements and the actual student, employee, household or property circumstances with the cited authority. No property inventory or named professional is assigned by this answer.
Sources & verification
- Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act Retained independently source-supported evidence for the stated question and qualifications
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