Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1315
Eviction of tenant.
Operative Text
In addition to the remedies provided by §§ 55.1-1228 and 55.1-1311 , a landlord may evict a tenant only for violation of the applicable building and housing code caused by a lack of reasonable care by the tenant, a member of the tenant's household, or a guest or invitee of the tenant.
Virginia Code § 55.1-1315 limits the grounds on which a landlord may pursue eviction under this particular provision to situations where a tenant, a household member, or a guest has caused a building or housing code violation through a lack of reasonable care. This rule operates alongside—not instead of—the remedies already available under §§ 55.1-1228 and 55.1-1311. The provision effectively ties eviction eligibility to a finding of fault attributable to the tenant's side of the household.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Va. Code § 55.1-1315, compliant operators generally document the specific building or housing code violation at issue and establish a clear connection between that violation and a lack of reasonable care by the tenant, a household member, or a guest or invitee before pursuing eviction on this basis. Landlords typically maintain records of inspections, notices, and any communications that speak to how the violation arose. This provision works in conjunction with the remedies under §§ 55.1-1228 and 55.1-1311, so operators familiar with all three sections are better positioned to understand the full scope of available remedies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Va. Code § 55.1-1315 means that a landlord seeking eviction under this provision must be able to show that a building or housing code violation resulted from a lack of reasonable care on the part of the tenant, a household member, or a guest—not simply that a code violation exists. Tenants who believe an eviction proceeding does not meet this standard may have grounds to raise the issue as a defense in court. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help tenants understand how this provision interacts with the related remedies in §§ 55.1-1228 and 55.1-1311.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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