assistance through the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o)) or any other federal, state, or local program. However, the provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to prevent the landlord from increasing rent to that which is charged for similar market rentals.
C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B, a landlord shall not be liable for retaliation under this section and may terminate the rental agreement pursuant to § 55.1-1253 or 55.1-1410 and bring an action for possession if:
1. A violation of the applicable building or housing code was caused primarily by lack of reasonable care by the tenant, an authorized occupant, or a guest or invitee of the tenant;
2. The tenant is in default in rent at the time an unlawful detainer action for possession is filed;
3. Compliance with the applicable building or housing code requires alteration, remodeling, or demolition that would effectively deprive the tenant of use of the dwelling unit;
4. The tenant is in default of a provision of the rental agreement materially affecting the health and safety of himself or others;
5. Notice to terminate pursuant to § 55.1-1253 or 55.1-1410 was given to the tenant before the tenant engaged in an act set forth in subsection A;
6. The landlord increases rent or fees pursuant to the terms of the rental agreement;
7. The landlord decreases services for, or imposes a rule change that applies equally to, all tenants;
8. Notice to terminate for material noncompliance with the rental agreement was given to the tenant before the tenant engaged in an act set forth in subsection A; or
9. The landlord fails to renew a tenancy for good cause where the tenant is receiving rent-based rental assistance through the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (42 U.S.C. §