Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

§ 55-248.9. Prohibited provisions in rental agreements.

A. A rental agreement shall not contain provisions that the tenant:

1. Agrees to waive or forego rights or remedies under this chapter;

2. Agrees to waive or forego rights or remedies pertaining to the 120-day conversion or rehabilitation notice required in the Condominium Act (§ 55-79.39 et seq.), the Virginia Real Estate Cooperative Act (§ 55-424 et seq.) or Chapter 13 (§ 55-217 et seq.) of this title;

3. Authorizes any person to confess judgment on a claim arising out of the rental agreement;

4. Agrees to pay the landlord's attorney's fees except as provided in this chapter;

5. Agrees to the exculpation or limitation of any liability of the landlord to the tenant arising under law or to indemnify the landlord for that liability or the costs connected therewith;

6. Agrees as a condition of tenancy in public housing to a prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within individual dwelling units unless required by federal law or regulation; or

7. Agrees to both the payment of a security deposit and the provision of a bond or commercial insurance policy purchased by the tenant to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of a rental agreement, if the total of the security deposit and the bond or insurance premium exceeds the amount of two months' periodic rent.

B. A provision prohibited by subsection A included in a rental agreement is unenforceable. If a landlord brings an action to enforce any of the prohibited provisions, the tenant may recover actual damages sustained by him and reasonable attorney's fees.

dorminWS wrote:I would be very tempted to make contingent arrangements to move my guns but then tell my landlady to just try and evict me. It's probably going to be more complicated than she thinks.

MarcSpaz wrote:I have read of some people using public storage that has security, in-door climate controlled units. I may go that route if they allow me to bolt the safe down.

dorminWS wrote:HMMMM... I wonder what position ATF would take about record keeping requirements on an FFL who had long-term possession of a 3rd party's firearms.

Snakester wrote:Hey Marc, Just bring all of your guns and ammo you have to my house and I will gladley "Store " them for you ! I will also be glad to run a few rounds through each to keep them in tip top condition !

MarcSpaz wrote:

dorminWS wrote:HMMMM... I wonder what position ATF would take about record keeping requirements on an FFL who had long-term possession of a 3rd party's firearms.

The ATF would have no position, as the business would not be taking possession. You would be renting space, making it your property (even if its a rental locker). Also, the building owner would not have access, only you would and you are in control of who has access. There is no transfer of firearms from one person to another.


That is a mighty generous offer Sir.