Virginia Landlord/Tenant Law Seminar 2026
The Virginia General Assembly had a very active 2026 session. In preparation for several legal changes dues to take effect on July 1, and in the months to come, AOBA will host a webinar for members on Virginia's Landlord/Tenant law in conjunction with prominent local law firm Shulman Rogers.
Matthew Moore and Pete Heck, attorneys at Shulman Rogers, will lead this informational session designed to educate members about changes to state laws and regulations affecting commercial and multifamily properties. New laws adopted during this year’s Virginia General Assembly session generally will take effect on July 1, 2026, though some have been delayed until January 1 or July 1, 2027. The seminar will provide members with valuable information on these legislative changes and provide a forum for questions and answers about the changing legal landscape in Virginia.
Read AOBA's summary of legislative activity at the 2026 Virginia General Assembly.
Attendees (8)
Bismah Ahmed
Vice President of Government Affairs, VA - State
AOBA
Cynthia Alfaro
Vice President of Communications
AOBA
Brian Gordon
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
AOBA
Pete Heck
Shulman Rogers
Lisa Mallory
President & CEO
AOBA
Matthew Moore
Attorney At Law
Shulman Rogers
Scott E. Pedowitz
Vice President of Government Affairs, VA - Local
AOBA
Brandy White
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement
AOBA
Meet Your Speakers
Matt Moore maintains a sophisticated real estate and commercial litigation practice. He has successfully litigated complex contract disputes involving ADA architectural issues, housing discrimination, property contamination and defects, mortgage fraud, broker misconduct and premises liability.
Over the past several years, Matt has successfully defended several ADA, premises liability, contamination and defect claims. He has obtained and collected several million-dollar verdicts for his commercial landlord clients.
Matt’s broad array of clients includes national and regional commercial and multi-family residential property owners, management companies, lenders and brokerage firms. Because of his broad litigation experience, legal knowledge and work with local and state governments, much of Matt’s practice is devoted to assisting clients in complying with complex state, local and federal laws to avoid potential civil and regulatory claims. His substantial experience with pre-trial tactics, emergency remedial proceedings and alternative dispute resolution has allowed him to quickly and efficiently resolve costly litigation matters.
Matt leads the Shulman Rogers Landlord-Tenant Practice Group, and formerly served as Chair of the Montgomery County Landlord-Tenant Commission. He is licensed in all three metro-area jurisdictions (Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia) where he has litigated numerous cases at the state, federal and administrative levels.
Preston P. (Pete) Heck II represents clients in a wide range of commercial and real estate disputes. In the Landlord-Tenant arena, he advises on disputes involving housing discrimination, premises liability and general matters. Pete frequently appears in court to resolve litigation matters that arise out of Common Area Maintenance charges, default in rental payments and exclusive use violations.
Prior to joining Shulman Rogers, Pete represented businesses in business and employment litigation in Maryland. He counseled and defended clients in the retail and hospitality sectors in a variety of litigated matters, including employment, personal injury and general liability claims.
Pete earned his bachelor’s degree at Kenyon College and his J.D. at the University of Baltimore School of Law. While in law school, he was Publications Editor for the University of Baltimore Law Review and a member of the J. Braxton Craven Memorial Moot Court Team. After graduation, Pete clerked for The Honorable J. Michael Wachs at the Circuit Court in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He is licensed to practice in Maryland.
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