Charge for utility service

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Virginia Code › Title 55.1 › Subtitle III › Chapter 13 › Section 55.1-1307

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Notwithstanding the provisions of § 56-245.3 , a landlord who purchases from a publicly regulated utility any electricity, gas, or other utility service, including water and sewer services, for resale or pass-through to a tenant may not charge for the resale or pass-through of such service an amount that exceeds the amount permitted under the provisions of § 55.1-1212 .

1992, c. 709, § 55-248.45:1; 2006, c. 303 ; 2019, c. 712 .

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