The rule
- Notice before entry
- No fixed period
- In an emergency
- No notice needed
- The rule
- The landlord must give notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times (no hour count), except in emergencies; at least 72 hours’ notice is required for routine maintenance the tenant did not request.
Law: Va. Code § 55.1-1229
Last reviewed September 30, 2026
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.