Q: In compliance with VRLTA and other Virginia rental laws, is this lease clause legal:
"Landlord and Agent are not liable for matters outside the dominion or control of Landlord or Agent so long as there is no gross negligence on their parts, including but not limited to: failure of utilities or services; acts of God; and any injuries or damages to persons or property either caused by or resulting from fire, falling plaster, dampness, overflow, or leakage upon or into the Dwelling Unit or the Premises of water, rain, snow, ice, sewage, steam, gas, or electricity, or by any breakage in or malfunction of pipes, plumbing, fixtures, air conditioners, or appliances, or leakage, breakage, or obstruction of soil pipes, nor for any injury or damage from any other cause."
A: It sounds like the exception to the Landlord is required to maintain a fit premises. See Virginia Code Section 55.1-1220, subsection D.
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