Virginia Requirements for Late Rent Notice
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 Late Rent Notice Solves
Tenant disputes late fees
Need documentation before eviction
Tenant claims they paid on time
Creating paper trail for legal action