Virginia tenant rights

Virginia requires deposit return in 45 days, a 14-day nonpayment notice (effective July 1, 2026), and 24/72-hour entry notice.

• Virginia security deposit law: 45 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent
• Virginia eviction process: 14 days nonpayment notice
• Virginia repair obligations: habitability protected
• Virginia landlord entry notice: 24 hours entry notice
• Virginia rent increase rules: 30 days rent-increase notice

Nearby states: Maryland · North Carolina · Tennessee · Kentucky · West Virginia · District of Columbia.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026