Free Blank Virginia Residential Lease Agreement (2026)
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Virginia rules that this document follows
| Security deposit limit | 2 months' rentSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1226(A) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days after move-outSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1226(A) |
| Interest on deposit | Not requiredSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1226 (interest requirement repealed 2015) |
| Late fees | Max lesser of 10% of the periodic rent or 10% of the remaining balance dueSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1204(E); § 55.1-1245(A) (5-day pay-or-quit) |
| Landlord entry notice | 72 hoursSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A) |
| Notice to end month-to-month | Landlord 30 days / Tenant 30 daysSource: Va. Code § 55.1-1253(A) |
| Rent increase rules | No cap; 60 days' written notice for rent increase on month-to-month (2025 amendment)Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1204 |
| Required disclosures | Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (pre-1978 housing); Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities; Move-In Inspection Report; Mold Disclosure; Defective Drywall; Methamphetamine Contamination Disclosure; Military Air Installation Zone; Owner and Agent Identification; Submetering / Ratio Utility Billing Disclosure; Electronic Notice Consent; Flood Zone DisclosureSource: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq. |
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