Virginia Requirements for 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Notice Periods
- Nonpayment: 5 days
- Month-to-Month: 30 days
- Rent Increase: 30 days
Security Deposit
- Maximum: 2 months
- Return Deadline: 45 days
Rent Control
No statewide rent control
Key VA Facts
- 5-day notice for nonpayment
- 21-day notice for lease violations (some curable)
- Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act applies
Problems This 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit Solves
Tenant hasn't paid rent for days/weeks
Need to start eviction process
Tenant ignoring payment requests
Legal documentation required before court