What's changing in Virginia rental law

In effect

1. 2026Virginia

   Took effect: Virginia rent-increase and nonrenewal notice for larger landlords

   60 days before the lease ends, in writing, if the landlord owns more than four units.

2. 2020Virginia

   Took effect: Ban on adverse action for COVID-period payment history or nonpayment evictions

   No, if the landlord owns more than four units.

3. 2020Virginia

   Took effect: Virginia family-abuse victim credit-score mitigation in tenant screening

   If it comes from family abuse, the landlord must take that into account.

4. 2000Virginia

   Took effect: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act – Security deposits

   Max 2 months' rent.

5. 1977Virginia

   Took effect: Virginia application fee cap and application deposit refund

   Max $50, plus what outside background and credit checks actually cost.

6. 1974Virginia

   Took effect: Virginia periodic tenancy termination notice; holdover remedies

   No reason needed, just 30 days' notice.

7. 1974Virginia

   Took effect: VRLTA noncompliance termination notices (breach and nonpayment)

   14 days' written notice to pay before the lease can end.