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Virginia Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in Virginia, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In Virginia, a landlord must generally give 5 days' notice to pay rent or quit under Va. Code 55.1-1245(F).

This template generates a Virginia eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current Virginia requirement for your situation.

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Virginia notice periods

Virginia eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice type	Minimum notice	Statute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)	5 days	Va. Code 55.1-1245(F)
Lease violation (cure or quit)	30 days (the tenant has 21 days to cure)	Va. Code 55.1-1245(A)
No-fault termination (month to month)	30 days	Va. Code 55.1-1253(A)

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Virginia requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in Virginia

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the Virginia notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

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Virginia notice periods

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