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TextVirginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
Leases
The
VRLTA applies to all rentals in multi-unit apartment structures and
prohibits landlords from using certain lease clauses that deny a tenant's
rights provided by law. Before you sign any lease, whether it is covered
or not by the VRLTA, be sure you understand and agree with ALL provisions
and requirements in the lease.
Maintenance
VRLTA defines proper maintenance required of both landlords and
tenant(s) on rental properties for the health and safely of tenants, and
cites conditions that permit a tenant to terminate a lease, including a
landlord's failure to properly maintain the property.
Security Deposits
Under the VRLTA, a landlord may charge up to a maximum of two months
rent as a security deposit, and must pay interest on all security
deposits held for more than 13 months. Within 45 days after the tenant
vacates and surrenders possession of the unit, the landlord must return
the security deposit and any accrued interest to the tenant. Any
deductions or charges for damages, must be itemized in writing by the
landlord and given to the tenant.
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