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Tenant rights · Virginia

Virginia renter rules, cited.

Deposits and notice to vacate are covered at launch. Each card links to the full rule. Statute text checked 2026-10-05; legal review pending.

Security deposit

45 days after tenancy ends or you vacate, whichever is last. Before it runs: ask in writing to be at the move-out inspection.

Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)Deadline, deductions and penalty

Notice to vacate

We haven't found a statutory default for Virginia; the Move-Out Plan uses the notice period in your lease.

Date your notice

Legal aid

Free civil legal help for Virginia renters, from the statewide legal-aid portal.

valegalaid.org

Courts and small claims

We haven't verified Virginia's small-claims limit yet.

Information, not legal advice. Repairs, entry and rent-increase rules will be added only after each statute is checked.