United States · VA

Virginia landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Virginia landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.
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Security deposit

2 months' rent

Return: 45 days

Late fees

Capped at 10% of monthly rent

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Virginia residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

  • Lead-based paint
  • Defective drywall
  • Mold
  • Tourist home

Notable Virginia quirk

Chinese drywall disclosure is unique.

Eviction timelines in Virginia

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Virginia.

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Other states

AL

Alabama

1 month's rent

AK

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

AZ

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

AR

Arkansas

2 months' rent

CA

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

CO

Colorado

No statutory cap

CT

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

DE

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)