Virginia landlord and tenant rules

Seayora publishes 7 Virginia rules, covering contractor sales tax, notice periods, security deposits. Every one is generated from the statute it cites — the same rule Seayora's own deadline engine enforces on a live tenancy — and carries the date it was last checked.

Virginia at a glance

RuleVirginia
Do contractors charge sales tax in Virginia?Consumer of materials
How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Virginia?5 days
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Virginia?72 hours
How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Virginia?30 days
How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in Virginia?30 days
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Virginia?45 days
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Virginia?2 months of rent

Contractor sales tax in Virginia

Do contractors charge sales tax in Virginia?

In Virginia a contractor is treated as the CONSUMER of the materials they build into real property. That means the contractor pays sales tax when they buy the materials, and does not add sales tax to the customer's invoice for that work — the tax is already inside the price. Virginia also has county, city or special-district rates on top of the state rate, so the rate depends on where the job site is, not where the contractor is based. Source: Va. Code §58.1-610; 23 VAC 10-210-410 (a contractor with respect to real property is the consumer of all materials furnished and installed).

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Notice periods in Virginia

How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord must give a written demand and allow 5 days to pay before starting a nonpayment case. This is Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245.

Entry: 72 hours. Late rent: 5-day pay-or-quit.

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How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord must give 72 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245.

Entry: 72 hours. Late rent: 5-day pay-or-quit.

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How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord must give 30 days written notice before raising the rent. This is Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245.

Entry: 72 hours. Late rent: 5-day pay-or-quit.

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How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to end a tenancy or decline to renew it. This is Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245.

Entry: 72 hours. Late rent: 5-day pay-or-quit.

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Security deposits in Virginia

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord has 45 days after the tenancy ends to return the security deposit, together with an itemised statement of any deductions. This is Va. Code § 55.1-1226.

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How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Virginia?

In Virginia, a security deposit is capped at 2 months of rent. Two months' rent. This is Va. Code § 55.1-1226.

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Sources

  • Va. Code § 55.1-1226
  • Va. Code §58.1-610; 23 VAC 10-210-410 (a contractor with respect to real property is the consumer of all materials furnished and installed).
  • Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1229, 55.1-1245

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 these rules

Seayora computes the deadline this rule sets from the tenancy’s own dates, shows it on the lease and the deposit statement, and reminds the landlord before it falls due — so the answer above is not reference material sitting beside the product, it is the rule the product enforces.

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