VA landlord resources
Lease preparation education in Virginia
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Virginia: Security deposits
Deposit may not exceed two months' periodic rent (Va. Code § 55.1-1226(A)).
No interest required; Virginia's former interest requirement was repealed.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 45 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Virginia: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Move-in inspection report / inventory (§ 55.1-1214)
Visible mold in move-in report (§ 55.1-1215)
Owner/managing agent identity & sale of premises (§ 55.1-1216)
Property adjacent to a military air installation (§ 55.1-1217)
Defective drywall, if known (§ 55.1-1218)
Sources supplied for Virginia
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Va. Code § 55.1-1226 (security deposits)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Va. Code § 55.1-1245 (nonpayment; 14-day notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Va. Code § 55.1-1253 (periodic tenancy termination)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06