Virginia Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Virginia rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent14 days — 14-Day Notice to Pay or QuitSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1245(F) (14 days, eff. 7/1/2026; was 5 days)
Lease violation30 days — tenant may cureSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1245(A) (21 days to cure; termination 30 days after notice)
Unconditional quit30 days — Non-remediable breach or repeat violation after a prior cure notice (30-day notice, no cure); criminal or willful acts threatening health or safety — immediate action (§ 55.1-1245(C))Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1245(B), (C)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail, electronic if agreedSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1202 (notices; electronic delivery if agreed in writing); § 8.01-296 (service of process)
Required wordingNotice must state the amount due or the acts constituting the breach and the date by which the tenant must pay/cure or vacate. Pay-or-quit notices in Virginia must also include the statement of the tenant's right to redemption and the landlord's contact information (§ 55.1-1245(F)).
StatuteVirginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.; Unlawful Detainer § 8.01-124 et seq.

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Virginia

Serve the notice exactly as Virginia law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Virginia?

14 days (14-Day Notice to Pay or Quit), Va. Code § 55.1-1245(F) (14 days, eff. 7/1/2026; was 5 days). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail, electronic if agreed. Va. Code § 55.1-1202 (notices; electronic delivery if agreed in writing); § 8.01-296 (service of process) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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