Review security deposit records and 45-day return procedures. Virginia caps security deposits at two months' rent and requires an itemized written notice of the deposit, any deductions, and any refund within 45 days after the tenancy ends or the tenant moves out, whichever is later, so a yearly review of your move-out steps and the two years of deduction records the law requires, plus certified mail with return receipt to prove the date, guards against a willful violation that lets a court order the whole deposit returned with actual damages and attorney fees.
The Virginia rule
Each rule shows its schedule, its primary sources, and the date it was last verified.
Related rules in Virginia
The Virginia guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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