Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Maximum deposit
Verified2 months' rent.
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1226 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Virginia →
Return deadline
Spot-check advised45 days
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1226 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Virginia →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1226 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Virginia →
Rent, fees, and notice
Late fee limit
VerifiedUp to 10% of rent
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1204 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Virginia →
Late fee grace period
Verified0 days
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1204 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Virginia →
Month-to-month termination notice
Verified30 days
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A) · Last verified July 2, 2026
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