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An Virginia lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.
Rental Application – Tenant(s) should complete this form before signing lease agreement. This application will confirm the Tenants credit and employment.
Form Options By Type
 Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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 Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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What to Include in the Form?
Required Disclosures
- Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities – Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the lease and a tenant rights statement within 10 days of the lease start date.
- Defective Drywall – Landlords must disclose any known defective drywall to the tenant.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – If the rental property was built before 1978 landlords must inform tenants of lead-based paint health hazards and provide an EPA pamphlet.
- Methamphetamine Use Disclosure (conditional) – Landlords must inform tenants if the rental property was used to produce methamphetamine.
- Military Zone Disclosure (conditional) – If the rental property is near a military air installation in a noise or accident zone.
- Move-In Inspection – Landlords must provide a written list of damages within five (5) days of the lease start date.
- Mold Disclosure – Landlords must disclose any mold found during the move-in inspection. Tenants can report mold within 5 days and the landlord must fix it within 5 business days.
- Electronic Notices (conditional) – If landlords send notices electronically, this must be stated in the lease agreement. The Tenants can choose paper notices if preferred.
- Utility Billing (conditional) – Must disclose if the landlord uses sub-metering or ratio billing for utilities.
Source: § 55.1-1214(A), § 55.1-1212(B)
Security Deposits
Maximum – The maximum amount Landlords can request from Tenants equals two (2) months rent.
Returns – Landlord must be return all security deposits to the Tenant within 45 days of the lease end date.
Source: § 55.1-1226(A)
Landlord Access
General Access – Landlords must provide prior notice before entering the premises as per state law of least 72 hours notice to the Tenants.
Source: § 55.1-1229(4)
Paying Rent
Grace Period – Five (5) day grace period.
Late Fees – 10% of the monthly rent.
NSF Fee – $50 per bounced check.
Source: § 8.01-27.1(B)