Virginia Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	2 months’ rent
Deposit Return Deadline	45 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	5 days written notice (pay or quit)
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	24 hours notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap (but cannot exceed amount specified in lease)
Grace Period	5 days
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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