For housing near James Madison University, what Virginia agent requirement affects an out-of-state owner of a JMU-area rental?
DIRECT ANSWER
§55.1-1211; statutory definition of nonresident owner, not every corporate arrangement, controls. 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.
A nonresident individual or group owning and leasing residential real estate must continuously maintain an agent with a Virginia business office who meets the statute's residency or authorization requirement. The lease must identify the agent and office for service; the appointment filing carries a stated $10 fee.
Answer
A nonresident individual or group owning and leasing residential real estate must continuously maintain an agent with a Virginia business office who meets the statute's residency or authorization requirement. The lease must identify the agent and office for service; the appointment filing carries a stated $10 fee.
Scope and verification
§55.1-1211; statutory definition of nonresident owner, not every corporate arrangement, controls.
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
What else would you like to know?
Ask a question to get the answer first. CH2 opens a tool or broader page directly only when you ask to use or view it.