Virginia Security Deposit Laws

Virginia caps security deposits at two months' rent and requires deposits to be held in an escrow account.

Key Rules

Limit
2 months' rent maximum
Return Deadline
45 days after termination of tenancy
Itemization Required
Yes — written itemized statement of deductions required
Interest Required
Yes — deposit must be placed in an escrow account; interest must be paid to tenant if deposit held more than 13 months
Bad Faith Penalty
Tenant may recover actual damages plus reasonable attorney's fees for bad-faith withholding

Applicable Statutes

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Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1226

Security deposit limit: maximum two months' rent. Deposit must be returned within 45 days after the termination of tenancy with an itemized written statement of deductions.

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Legal Aid Resources

Virginia Legal Aid Society

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