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Virginia landlord deadline calendar for 2027
Every dated deadline in 2027 from the verified federal, Virginia and local rules on this site, grouped by month. Each item shows who it applies to, its official source, the date it was last verified and our confidence. Dates we move for weekends or holidays, or roll forward from a yearly pattern, are labeled as computed. Rules not yet verified are left out.
Federal and Virginia statewide dates
January 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #4 due January 15 (for the previous tax year) Computed date
Computed: January 15, 2027 is a Friday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
February 2027
- File and furnish Form 1099-NEC for 2026 contractor payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
- Furnish Form 1099-MISC to recipients for 2026 rents and other payments of $2,000+ Computed date
Computed: January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, February 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
March 2027
- File Form 1099-MISC with the IRS for 2026 payments (February 28 on paper, March 31 if e-filed) Computed date
Computed: February 28, 2027 is a Sunday, so the IRS next-business-day rule moves it to Monday, March 1, 2027. Base rule:If any date shown falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the District of Columbia or where the return is to be filed, the due date is the next business day.
April 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #1 due April 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly April 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists April 15, 2026. April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
- Report rental income/expenses on Schedule E with Form 1040 Computed date
Computed: April 15, 2027 is a Thursday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If day 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day.
June 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #2 due June 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly June 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists June 15, 2026. June 15, 2027 is a Tuesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
September 2027
- Federal estimated tax payment #3 due September 15 Computed date
Computed: Computed from the yearly September 15 pattern; the official schedule we quote lists September 15, 2026. September 15, 2027 is a Wednesday and not a legal holiday, so no change. Base rule:If any payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, use the next business day.
Deadlines that depend on your own dates or events
These rules have no fixed calendar date: they count from a lease date, a move-out, a license date or an event. The calendar builder dates them for your rental.
Federal and Virginia statewide
- Signed lead disclosure attachment with lease; keep for 3 years: Keep the signed disclosure for at least 3 years from the lease start; the date shown is the earliest you may discard it
- 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: Within 45 days after move-out
- Give the tenant a written move-in damage report within 5 days after occupancy: Within 5 days after the lease starts
- 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): At least 90 days before the lease ends
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy: written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date (7 days for week-to-week): At least 30 days before the lease ends (30 days for month-to-month tenancy; 7 days for week-to-week tenancy)
- Owners of more than 4 rental units: written notice of nonrenewal at least 60 days before the lease term ends: At least 60 days before the lease ends
- Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet before lease signing (pre-1978 housing): Before the tenant is obligated under the lease (before signing / before accepting an offer to lease)
- Within 5 days after the tenant gives notice of moving out: tell them they can attend the move-out inspection: Within 5 days after receiving the tenant's notice of intent to vacate (or when you ask the tenant to vacate)
- Install a carbon monoxide alarm within 90 days after a tenant's written request: Within 90 days after a tenant's written request
- Unpaid rent: a written 14-day notice to pay or the agreement ends: At least 14 days after written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate is served
- At least 72 hours' notice before routine maintenance the tenant did not request; reasonable notice for other entries: At least 72 hours before routine maintenance the tenant did not request (other entries: notice and reasonable times)
Your dates
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