Leyes de inquilinos y propietarios en Virginia: lo que debe saber el propietario

Ley del depósito de garantía en Virginia

Lo máximo que puede cobrar

2 meses de alquilerVa. Code § 55.1-1226(A)

Devuelto al inquilino en

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

Alquiler y recargos por mora

Recargo por mora

10 % del alquiler mensualVa. 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.

Aumentos de alquiler y control de alquileres en Virginia

Aviso antes de un aumento

Ningún plazo legal confirmadoVa. 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.

Control de alquileres

Ninguno vigenteVa. Code § 55.1-1204(K)

Entrar en la vivienda: el aviso al inquilino

Aviso antes de entrar

72 horasVa. Code § 55.1-1229(A)(4)

Fin del alquiler y avisos de desalojo

Terminar un alquiler mes a mes

30 díasVa. 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.

Alquiler impagado

14 díasVa. Code § 55.1-1245(F)“14-day pay or quit notice”Pagar todo dentro del plazo lo detieneThe 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.

Otro incumplimiento del contrato

30 díasVa. Code § 55.1-1245(A)-(C)“30-day notice to remedy or quit”El inquilino puede corregir el incumplimiento dentro del plazoThe 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.

Cambio de cerraduras y cortes

Prohibido: cambiar cerraduras y cortar serviciosVa. Code §§ 55.1-1252, 55.1-1243.1

El proceso de desalojo en Virginia, paso a paso

Lo que un contrato en Virginia debe informar

• 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)