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Explore a detailed collection of laws and regulations specific to Virginia helping you stay informed and compliant.
Are you a landlord worried about handling security deposits correctly? Or a tenant unsure about your rights when it comes to getting your deposit back? Virginia’s security deposit laws outline crucial responsibilities for both parties, yet many fin
Feb 26, 2025
Read moreThe purpose is to establish any preexisting conditions for which the new tenant is not held responsible at move out. Many states have a requirement that within a short window of time from moving in a new tenant a written summary of the condition of the
Feb 26, 2025
Read moreEvery landlord has some baseline responsibilities when it comes to maintaining their rental property, first and foremost being that the unit is fit for human habitation. In addition, any common areas that substantially limits the tenant’s use of the p
Feb 26, 2025
Read moreRent is typically due on the first business day of the month, and Virginia law gets specific about any prepaid rent amount. Per Code § 55-248.7:1, if the tenant prepays any rental amount, the landlord must put the prepayment in an escrow account in a f
Feb 26, 2025
Read moreVirginia legislation has been updated as it pertains to notices required in the event an applicant is denied a rental based on non payment of rent or evictions within the declared state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, any land
Feb 26, 2025
Read moreThere are an endless number of examples of renters feeling so at home in a rental that they decide to make alterations to the premises. However, it’s almost never a good idea for a renter to repair or alter the unit on their own. In fact, a lease agre
Feb 26, 2025
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