Virginia Residential Lease Agreement
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Virginia Legal Requirements
Key VA statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA, Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.)
- Security deposit: maximum 2 months' rent (Va. Code § 55.1-1226)
- Landlord must return deposit within 45 days of tenancy termination with itemized deductions
- Required disclosure: owner's name and address or property manager's contact information
- Required: move-in inspection report — landlord must offer within 5 days of possession (Va. Code § 55.1-1214)
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties
Restrictions & Limits
- No statewide rent control in Virginia — Va. Code § 55.1-1200 preempts local rent control
- Landlord cannot shut off utilities to force eviction — Va. Code § 55.1-1236
- Late fees: must be stated in the lease; cannot be charged until 5 days after the due date
Notice Requirements
Month-to-month: 30 days' written notice required; fixed-term: lease simply expires
Official Statute References
Primary Virginia statutes governing this document type.
Virginia Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Virginia law.
What is the maximum security deposit in Virginia?
Under Va. Code § 55.1-1226, a Virginia landlord may collect a security deposit of up to 2 months' rent. The deposit must be returned within 45 days of the tenancy termination, with an itemized written statement of deductions. Failure to return the deposit timely entitles the tenant to recover the full deposit.
Does Virginia require a move-in inspection?
Yes. Under Va. Code § 55.1-1214, the landlord must provide the tenant with a written move-in inspection report or offer to conduct one jointly within 5 days of the tenant taking possession. This report establishes the condition of the premises and is used to assess damages at move-out.
How much notice is required to end a Virginia month-to-month lease?
Under the VRLTA, either landlord or tenant must give 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. For written fixed-term leases, the lease simply expires at the end of the term unless renewed. Some localities may have additional requirements.
What disclosures must Virginia landlords provide?
Virginia landlords must disclose: the owner's name and address (or the property manager's information), lead paint disclosures for pre-1978 properties, the presence of known mold, flood zone information if applicable, and the existence of any pending foreclosure on the property (Va. Code § 55.1-1217).
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