45 days
to return a deposit
State rules · VA
Virginia landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Virginia, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Virginia, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Capped
late-fee cap
Late fees
Virginia caps late fees at the lesser of 10% of the periodic rent or 10% of the remaining balance due.
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Virginia landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
$5,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Va. Code Title 55.1, Chapter 12.
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