Virginia security deposit law: the 45-day deadline and your rights
Deposit plus itemized written notice of deductions due within 45 days after the termination date or the date the tenant vacates; the landlord must give written notice of the tenant's right to attend a move-out inspection.
What Virginia law says
- Return deadline
- 45 days
- Statute
- Va. Code § 55.1-1226
No multiplier and no flat penalty: for willful failure to comply, the court shall order return of the security deposit plus actual damages and reasonable attorney fees (§ 55.1-1226).
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