Yes, you can have multiple leases at once. Very rarely is holding two leases a concern in terms of landlord policies or property laws, whether local or state. The key is managing the responsibilities that come with multiple leases—such as paying rent, utilities, and adhering to both rental agreements.
Virginia Code section 36-105.4 states, “The owner or managing agent of a residential dwelling unit may develop and implement occupancy standards restricting the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling unit to two persons per bedroom, which is presumed to be reasonable.”