Virginia Security Deposit Demand Letter

Virginia gives a landlord 45 days after termination of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates, whichever is later to return a security deposit. Miss it, and the tenant can claim the deposit, court costs and provable damages. This letter states that in the statute's own words, with your deadline, days overdue and the amount you can claim already computed. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Return deadline

45 days after termination of the tenancy or the date the tenant vacates, whichever is later

Penalty for missing it

the deposit, court costs and provable damages

Statute

Va. Code § 55.1-1226

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