Laws

License Required? Yes. If the property manager is required to rent and make offers to rent or lease, they need to be licensed (§§ 54.1-2100, 54.1-2106.1, 54.1-2135).

Written Agreement Required? Yes. Property management agreements must be made in writing (§ 54.1-2135(E)).

Exceptions – The following parties and situations are exempt from the licensing requirement (§ 54.1-2103):

• The property owner or lessor
• An employee of the property owner or lessor
• An attorney signing a lease on behalf of the owner
• A corporation that owns and manages a property
• Tenants referring prospective renters

Verify a Manager – dpor.virginia.gov