How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Virginia?
In Virginia, before starting a nonpayment case a landlord must serve a written notice giving the tenant 14 days to pay the rent due. This is Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245(F).
| What | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Notice before a nonpayment case | 14 days |
| What the notice demands | Pay the rent due, or the tenancy can end |
Notes
Entry: 72 hours. Late rent: 14-day written notice to pay or the rental agreement terminates.
Source
Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245(F)
Read the statute in the Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly): law.lis.virginia.gov.
Checked against the statute on September 11, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.
Guides on this rule
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