Bill would give Virginia renters an alternative to security deposits Ian Price January 24, 2020 1 minute read A proposed bill aims to offer Virginia renters the option of waiving the standard ‘first and last month’s rent’ security deposit. Its sponsor hopes the idea also catches on in other states, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Mast General Store coming this summer is hiringNext: New candidate to announce run for Salem City Council Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026