Virginia Landlord-Tenant Compliance (VA)
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Virginia Security Deposit Return Deadline & Late Fee Calculator (Va. Code § 55.1-1226 & § 55.1-1204(E))
Under Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1226), a landlord must return the security deposit and provide a written itemized list of deductions within 45 calendar days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession. Under Va. Code § 55.1-1204(E), late fees cannot exceed the lesser of 10% of periodic rent or 10% of the remaining unpaid balance, and require a 5-day grace period.
Statutory Return / Claim Window
45d Return / 45d Claim
Calendar days post-surrender
Late Fee Cap & Grace Period
Lesser of 10% of periodic rent or 10% of unpaid balance
Grace Period: 5 days
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