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Virginia Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Virginia sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Virginia caps security deposits at 2 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 45 days after move-out (Va. Code 55.1-1226).

This template walks you through every clause a Virginia lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Virginia security deposit rules

Virginia security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap2 months' rent
Deposit return deadline45 days
StatuteVa. Code 55.1-1226

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 signing your lease.

How this template works in Virginia

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Virginia as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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