# Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.5: Interference with enjoyment of rights of others under this chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.5
- **Heading:** Interference with enjoyment of rights of others under this chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 36 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 36-96.5

## Text

It shall be an unlawful discriminatory housing practice for any person to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on the account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this chapter.

1972, c. 591, § 36-93; 1973, c. 358; 1991, c. 557.

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.1 Declaration of policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.1:1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.1%3A1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.2 (Effective until July 1, 2027) Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.2.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.3 Unlawful discriminatory housing practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.3.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.3:1 Rights and responsibilities with respect to the use of an assistance animal in a dwelling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.3%3A1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.3:2 Reasonable accommodations; interactive process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.3%3A2.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.4 Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions; unlawful practices by lenders, insurers, appraisers, etc.; deposit of state funds in such institutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.4.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.5 Interference with enjoyment of rights of others under this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.5.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.6 Certain restrictive covenants void; instruments containing such covenants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.6.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.7 Familial status protection not applicable to housing for older persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.7.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.8 Powers of Real Estate Board and Fair Housing Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.8.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.9 Procedures for receipt or initiation of complaint; notice to parties; filing of answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.9.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.10 Procedures for investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.10.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-96.11 Reasonable cause determination and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C5.1_S36-96.11.md)

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