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Virginia Security Deposit Return Letter

When a tenancy ends, a Virginia landlord has a set time to return the deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. Here’s what Virginia’s statute says.

Virginia rules at a glance

Security deposits in Virginia

A Virginia landlord may not collect a security deposit, however it is labeled, of more than two months’ periodic rent (§55.1-1226(A)). If the landlord also collects damage-insurance or renter’s-insurance premiums before the tenancy starts, the deposit and premiums together still can’t exceed two months’ rent (§55.1-1206(C)).

• Move-in report — Within 5 days after occupancy, the landlord must give the tenant a written report itemizing existing damage — including whether there is visible mold. It is deemed correct unless the tenant objects in writing within 5 days (§§55.1-1214, 55.1-1215).
• Move-out inspection — Within 5 days of learning the tenant intends to leave, the landlord must tell the tenant of the right to attend the move-out inspection; if the tenant asks in writing to attend, the inspection must happen within 72 hours of delivery of possession (§55.1-1226(G)).
• Return — The deposit, less lawful deductions, must be returned with a written itemization within 45 days after the tenancy ends or the tenant moves out, whichever is later. Allowed deductions are unpaid rent and lease-specified late charges, damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, and other charges in the lease (§55.1-1226(A)).
• Contractor extension — If damage exceeds the deposit and needs a third-party contractor, the landlord may give written notice within the 45 days and take an extra 15 days to itemize (§55.1-1226(E)).
• Willful violations — A court will order the deposit returned plus actual damages and reasonable attorney fees if the landlord willfully fails to comply (§55.1-1226(E)).
• Insurance instead of a deposit — A landlord may let the tenant buy approved damage insurance instead of paying a deposit; the tenant can switch to paying the full deposit at any time (§55.1-1226(I)–(J)).

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