Virginia Landlord Laws & Resources

Everything Virginia landlords need to operate legally and confidently: security deposit rules, notice periods, required lease clauses, broker fee disclosures, and statute citations.

List a Property in Virginia

Security Deposit Rules

2.00 mo Maximum Deposit (months of rent)

45 days Return Deadline After Move-Out

Not required Escrow Account

Statute: Va. Code Sec. 55.1-1226

Notice Requirements

Notice Type	Required Period	Statute
24-hour notice for entry	24 hours	Va. Code § 55.1-1229
30-day notice for month-to-month termination	30 days	Va. Code § 55.1-1253
5-day Pay or Quit (Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act)	5 days	Va. Code § 55.1-1245
No statutory mid-tenancy increase requirement; new lease required	—	Va. Code (none)
45-day return with itemized statement	45 days	Va. Code § 55.1-1226

Broker Fee Rules

VA — No statutory restriction; mandatory tenant rights disclosure

Tenant owes broker fee: Yes

Written disclosure required: Yes

Tenant pays only if disclosed in lease; Virginia Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities required at lease signing.

Effective: 2020-07-01

Required & Recommended Lease Clauses

State-specific lease clauses for Virginia are being updated.