Virginia security deposit form
Download a one-page worksheet. For a full refund, enter the landlord, tenant, rental address, date, deposit and refund. Add interest, prior refunds or deductions only if needed. The PDF keeps your entries when saved in a compatible PDF reader.
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Security deposit rules in Virginia
When the period starts. Later of termination or actual vacancy.
Return and accounting. 45 days ordinarily. Qualified contractor damage can extend the damage-cost itemization by 15 days after timely written notice. Utilities and inspection have other deadlines.
Record both termination and vacancy. Preserve the inspection-right notice and any tenant election to attend.
Check all tenants and any written payee agreement. Utility reserves and contractor extensions have separate predicates and notice duties.
Legal references. Va. Code §55.1-1226(A), (B), (C), (E)–(G)
Research reviewed October 30, 2026. Local ordinances and special tenancies may change the applicable procedure.Fill out the PDF
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