How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Virginia?

In Virginia, a landlord must give 14 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Va. Code §§ 55.1-1200 et seq.).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Virginia?

In Virginia, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Virginia?

Virginia recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (14-day pay or quit); Material lease violation (21-day cure); Criminal activity; Holdover.

Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Virginia?

Virginia does not have statewide rent control. Virginia prohibits rent control (Va. Code § 55.1-1313).

Tribunal: General District Court

14 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

21 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	14 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	21 days

Security Deposit

Maximum 2 months' rent (Va. Code § 55.1-1226). Must be returned within 30–45 days.

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent (14-day pay or quit)
Material lease violation (21-day cure)
Criminal activity
Holdover

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Virginia prohibits rent control (Va. Code § 55.1-1313).

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Virginia. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Va. Code §§ 55.1-1200 et seq.)

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