--- Page 1 --- Last Updated July 1, 2026 Virginia Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as of July 1, 2026 Tenant Rights Applications: Tenants may be charged a nonrefundable application fee of no more than $50 (not including third part
--- Page 1 --- Last Updated July 1, 2026 Virginia Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as of July 1, 2026 Tenant Rights Applications: Tenants may be charged a nonrefundable application fee of no more than $50 (not including third party costs for a background check) and a refundable application deposit. If the tenant does not rent the unit, the application deposit must be returned, minus any actual costs or damages. (§55.1-1203) Written lease: Under the VRLTA, a landlord is required to provide a tenant a written lease within 10 business days of the effective date of the lease agreement. If a landlord fails to do so, the VRLTA still protects a tenant by establishing a statutory lease between landlord and tenant for 12 months not subject to automatic renewal. (§55.1-1204) Disclosure: A landlord must reveal certain information to the tenant, including any visible evidence of mold (§55.1-1215), the name and address of the owner or property manager (§55.1-1216), notice of sale or foreclosure of the property (§§55.1-1216, 1237), and on the first page of the lease, a list of all charges including the security deposit, rent, and any additional charges. (§55.1-1204.1) Security Deposit: A landlord may require a security deposit of up to two monthʼs rent. Within five days of moving in, the tenant has a right to object to anything in the move-in report. The tenant also has a right to be present at a move-out inspection, whi