Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Free Virginia residential lease template.
Virginia caps security deposits at two (2) months rent (Va. Code § 55.1-1226) and requires return within 45 days — longer than most states. Notice for entry is 24 hours (Va. Code § 55.1-1229). Eviction notice for nonpayment is 5 days. Virginia also requires mold and methamphetamine contamination disclosures.
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Free download. 5 statute citations, 3 required disclosures included.
What is in this Virginia template
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Va. Code § 55.1-1226
Security deposit cap
Capped at 2× monthly rent; refund within 45 days.
Va. Code § 55.1-1229
Notice to enter
24 hours written notice except in emergency.
Va. Code § 55.1-1245
Eviction notice (nonpayment)
5-day pay-or-quit notice.
Va. Code § 55.1-1253
Notice to terminate (m2m)
30 days written notice.
Va. Code § 55.1-1220
Habitability
Landlord duty to maintain fit and habitable condition.
Required disclosures in Virginia
- ·Mold disclosure (Va. Code § 55.1-1215)
- ·Methamphetamine contamination disclosure (Va. Code § 55.1-1215)
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Virginia landlords
| Security deposit cap | 2× |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (Va. Code § 55.1-1229) |
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