Virginia landlord deadlines

Return the deposit with a written itemized list of deductions within 45 days after the tenancy ends or the tenant moves out, whichever is later Verified

Deadline: Within 45 days after move-out

Within 45 days after the tenancy ends or the tenant vacates (whichever is later), give the tenant a written notice itemizing the deposit and any deductions, with any amount due. Deposits may not exceed two months' rent. If damage exceeds the deposit and needs a contractor, notify the tenant within the 45 days to get 15 more days for the itemization.

Applies to: any number of units, when you hold a security deposit · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Security deposit return

"The security deposit and any deductions, damages, and charges shall be itemized by the landlord in a written notice given to the tenant, together with any amount due to the tenant, within 45 days after the termination date of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates the dwelling unit, whichever occurs last."
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"No landlord may demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of two months' periodic rent."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1226(A) and (E). Willful noncompliance: return of the deposit plus actual damages and attorney fees.

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Within 5 days after the tenant gives notice of moving out: tell them they can attend the move-out inspection Verified

Deadline: Within 5 days after receiving the tenant's notice of intent to vacate (or when you ask the tenant to vacate)

When you ask a tenant to vacate, or within five days after you receive the tenant's notice of intent to vacate, tell the tenant in writing that they may be present at the move-out inspection. If they ask to attend, schedule it within 72 hours of delivery of possession.

Applies to: any number of units, when you hold a security deposit · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Security deposit return

"within five days after receipt of notice by the landlord of the tenant's intent to vacate, the landlord shall provide written notice to the tenant of the tenant's right to be present at the landlord's inspection of the dwelling unit"
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"which must be made within 72 hours of delivery of possession."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1226(G).

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Install a carbon monoxide alarm within 90 days after a tenant's written request Verified

Deadline: Within 90 days after a tenant's written request

When a tenant asks in writing, install a carbon monoxide alarm in the unit within 90 days. You may charge a reasonable fee for the equipment and installation.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Smoke and CO alarms

"Upon written request of a tenant in a dwelling unit, the landlord shall install a carbon monoxide alarm in the tenant's dwelling unit within 90 days."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1229(E).

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Give the tenant a written move-in damage report within 5 days after occupancy Verified

Deadline: Within 5 days after the lease starts

Within five days after the tenant moves in, give a written report itemizing existing damage to the unit. It is deemed correct unless the tenant objects in writing within five days after receiving it. A written policy can let the tenant prepare it instead, or both of you jointly.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Required tenant notices

"The landlord shall, within five days after occupancy of a dwelling unit, submit a written report to the tenant itemizing damages to the dwelling unit existing at the time of occupancy"
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1214. The calendar dates this from the lease start; count from the actual move-in date if it differs.

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Owners of more than 4 rental units: notice of a rent increase for the renewal term at least 60 days before the lease ends (90 days from July 1, 2027) Verified

Deadline: At least 90 days before the lease ends

If you own more than four rental units, give written notice of any rent increase for the next lease term to a tenant who can renew or whose lease renews automatically. The current law requires at least 60 days before the lease term ends; the version effective July 1, 2027 requires at least 90 days, with a renewal reply deadline at least 30 days after the notice. The calendar uses 90 days, the safer date.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Rent increase notice

Who it covers: Landlords who own more than four rental dwelling units in Virginia (counted across all properties). Virginia has no statewide rule on the notice period for rent increases by smaller landlords beyond the lease terms.

"Such notices shall be provided to the tenant no less than 60 days prior to the end of the rental agreement term."
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"The landlord shall provide the tenant with this written notice of rent increase at least 90 days prior to the end of the rental agreement term."
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"shall provide written notice of any increase in rent during the subsequent rental agreement term to any tenant who has the option to renew a rental agreement or whose rental agreement contains an automatic renewal provision."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1204(K): two versions on the official code site (effective until July 1, 2027: 60 days; effective July 1, 2027: 90 days). Medium confidence because which version applies depends on the notice date; the calendar uses the longer 90-day period.

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Ending a month-to-month tenancy: written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date (7 days for week-to-week) Verified

Deadline: At least 30 days before the lease ends (30 days for month-to-month tenancy; 7 days for week-to-week tenancy)

To end a month-to-month tenancy, serve written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement sets a different period. For week-to-week tenancies, at least 7 days before the next rent due date.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Non-renewal and termination notice

Who it covers: Month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies. Owners of multifamily premises not renewing many month-to-month tenancies at once need 60 days (55.1-1253(B)).

"The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by serving a written notice on the other at least 30 days prior to the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement provides for a different notice period."
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"The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by serving a written notice on the other at least seven days prior to the next rent due date."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1253(A). The calendar counts back from the lease-end date you enter; make sure the notice lands at least 30 days before the rent due date that starts the final period.

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Owners of more than 4 rental units: written notice of nonrenewal at least 60 days before the lease term ends Verified

Deadline: At least 60 days before the lease ends

If you own more than four rental units in Virginia (or more than a 10% interest in more than four), give written notice of nonrenewal at least 60 days before the end of the lease term.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Non-renewal and termination notice

Who it covers: Landlords who own more than four rental dwelling units in Virginia (counted across all properties).

"A landlord who owns more than four rental dwelling units or more than a 10 percent interest in more than four rental dwelling units"
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"If the landlord is not renewing the tenant's rental agreement, he shall provide written notice of nonrenewal to the tenant no less than 60 days prior to the end of the rental agreement term."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1204(K). The current text and the version effective July 1, 2027 both require 60 days for nonrenewal. Does not apply to periodic tenancies created under 55.1-1253(C).

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At least 72 hours' notice before routine maintenance the tenant did not request; reasonable notice for other entries Verified

Deadline: At least 72 hours before routine maintenance the tenant did not request (other entries: notice and reasonable times)

Except in an emergency or where impractical, give notice of your intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. For routine maintenance the tenant did not request, give at least 72 hours' notice, do the work within 14 days of the notice, and state the last possible date. No notice is needed for maintenance the tenant asked for.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Virginia · Topic: Notice before entry

"Except in case of emergency or if it is impractical to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times."
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"Unless impractical to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 72 hours' notice of routine maintenance to be performed that has not been requested by the tenant."
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Notes: Va. Code 55.1-1229(A)(4).

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