COVID-era Renter Protection Law Slashed Virginia Evictions, VCU Research Finds
June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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COVID-era renter protection law slashed Virginia evictions, VCU research finds
A state regulation requiring landlords to apply for rent relief drove the temporary decline.
By Madeline Reinsel
In 2020, Virginia received approximately $1 billion through a federal COVID-era emergency rental assistance program, which aimed to motivate landl . . .
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COVID-era renter protection law slashed Virginia evictions, VCU research finds
A state regulation requiring landlords to apply for rent relief drove the temporary decline.
By Madeline Reinsel
In 2020, Virginia received approximately $1 billion through a federal COVID-era emergency rental assistance program, which aimed to motivate landl . . .