Mietrecht in Virginia: die Regeln für Vermieter

Die Kaution in Virginia

Höchstbetrag

2 MonatsmietenVa. Code § 55.1-1226(A)

Zurück an den Mieter binnen

45 TageVa. Code § 55.1-1226(A)45 days after termination or move-out, whichever is later, with an itemized written notice.

Miete und Säumnisgebühren

Säumnisgebühr

10 % der MonatsmieteVa. Code § 55.1-1204(E)The lesser of 10% of the periodic rent or 10% of the remaining balance due; only if provided in the written lease.

Mieterhöhung und Mietpreisbremse in Virginia

Ankündigung vor einer Mieterhöhung

Keine gesetzliche Frist bestätigtVa. Code § 55.1-1204(K)No statute sets notice for a rent increase on a periodic tenancy. A landlord with more than four units must give 60 days' written notice of a rent increase before a renewable lease term ends, rising to 90 days from July 1, 2027.

Mietpreisbremse

Keine in KraftVa. Code § 55.1-1204(K)

Die Wohnung betreten: Ankündigung an den Mieter

Ankündigung vor dem Betreten

72 StundenVa. Code § 55.1-1229(A)(4)

Mietende, Räumungsaufforderung und Räumungsklage

Monatsmiete kündigen

30 TageVa. Code § 55.1-1253(A)-(B)Written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement provides otherwise; 60 days when a multifamily owner declines to renew 20+ or 50% of month-to-month tenancies within 30 days.

Unbezahlte Miete

14 TageVa. Code § 55.1-1245(F)“14-day pay or quit notice”Volle Zahlung innerhalb der Frist beendet esThe landlord may terminate only if the tenant fails to pay within 14 days after the notice is served. From July 1, 2027, a landlord with more than four units must also offer a payment plan when the debt is no more than one month's rent plus late charges.

Anderer Vertragsverstoß

30 TageVa. Code § 55.1-1245(A)-(C)“30-day notice to remedy or quit”Der Mieter kann den Verstoß innerhalb der Frist behebenThe notice gives 21 days to remedy a remediable breach and terminates the lease no less than 30 days after receipt. A non-remediable breach gets a 30-day notice with no cure, and a criminal or willful act threatening health or safety allows immediate termination.

Schlösser und Sperren

Verboten: Schlösser tauschen, Versorgung sperrenVa. Code §§ 55.1-1252, 55.1-1243.1

Die Räumungsklage in Virginia, Schritt für Schritt

Was ein Mietvertrag in Virginia angeben muss

• Provide the Department of Housing and Community Development's Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities with the lease and have the tenant sign the acknowledgment form. (Va. Code § 55.1-1204(B), (H))
• Beginning on the first page of the lease, itemize the security deposit, the rent per period and any one-time charges due before or with the first payment, under the statutory sentence that no other deposits or rent may be charged. (Va. Code § 55.1-1204.1)
• In the written move-in inspection report, state whether there is visible evidence of mold in readily accessible interior areas. (Va. Code § 55.1-1215)
• In a locality with a military air installation, disclose in writing before signing whether the property is in a noise zone or accident potential zone. (Va. Code § 55.1-1217)
• A landlord who knows of unremediated defective drywall must disclose it in writing before the lease is signed. (Va. Code § 55.1-1218)
• A landlord who knows the unit was used to manufacture methamphetamine and has not been cleaned to state guidelines must disclose it in writing before the lease is signed. (Va. Code § 55.1-1219)