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Updated June 5, 2019 | Written by Susan Chai, Esq.

Free Virginia Residential Lease/Rental Agreement

Use our attorney-drafted VA Lease Agreement form to finalize the renting out of your house, apartment, condo, basement or attic.

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Lease Agreement Forms by Type

Commercial Lease Agreement

Create an agreement between landlord and tenant to rent business property.

Land/Ground Lease Agreement

Document a long term lease on land that a tenant can improve and develop.

Lease Amendment

Modify the terms of a previously executed Lease or Rental Agreement.

Month-to-Month Rental/Lease Agreement

Formalize an estate rental agreement between landlord and tenant.

Pet Addendum to a Lease Agreement

Add a Pet Agreement to your new or existing lease to protect your property.

Rent-to-Own Agreement

Record your intent to purchase or sell rental property for future reference.

Room Rental Agreement

Form a sublease or rental agreement between a tenant and third party.

Sublease Agreement

Establish a rental agreement between the original tenant and new tenant.

Vacation Rental Short Term Lease Agreement

Create a short-term stay agreement between a property owner and guest.

Table of Contents

  1. VA Residential Lease Agreement: Download a Free Template
  2. View Sample PDF
  3. VA Landlord and Tenant Laws

1. Download a Free VA Residential Lease Agreement

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Virginia Lease Rental Agreement Form Template

All state Lease/Rental Agreements will have similar information mandated by Federal law. For example, all Lease/Rental Agreements should include the following:

  1. The names and identifying details of the tenant and landlord,
  2. The premises address,
  3. Pet allowances and prohibitions,
  4. Lead based hazard, mold, and other health and safety disclosures,
  5. Rent and security deposit details

States will certainly differ on some rental and leasing requirements.

Some states may impose stricter health and safety regulations, while others may provide for lenient landlord right of entry laws. Familiarizing yourself with your state’s specific laws will help protect your financial and legal rights and allow for a comprehensive Lease/Rental Agreement.

Select the appropriate state where your Lease/Rental Agreement is to be executed to learn about important requirements and differences.

2. Virginia Residential Lease Agreement Sample PDF

The sample lease agreement below describes a contract between “Landlord” Wendy Thomas and “Tenant” Sally Robinson. She agrees to rent a house in Richmond for $7,000 per month for a fixed term beginning on June 19, 2017 and ending on December 19, 2017. The tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services for the Premises.

This is a good example of what provisions a simple lease agreement might contain, and how one should look in its final form.

Virginia Lease-Rental Agreement

3. Virginia Landlord and Tenant Laws

Virginia imposes specific and distinct requirements for landlords and tenants when executing a Lease/Rental Agreement. For example, statutes (found in the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, updated in 2018) provide for the following:

Security Deposit:

  1. The maximum amount of security deposit that a landlord may require from a tenant is two (2) months.
  2. The security deposit must be returned to the tenant within forty-five (45) days following termination of the lease.

Landlord Right of Entry:

  1. A landlord must give twenty-four (24) hour notice to the tenant before entering the property.

Additionally, Virginia law requires:

Further Contact Details:

  1. A landlord must disclose the name and address of the person or agent in charge of managing the property, and the name and address of the person or agent to receive demands and notices on the landlord’s behalf.

Additional Documents

Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards

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All Virginia landlords of any building constructed before 1978 must notify all tenants of the potential existence of lead-based hazards. (Title 42 U.S. Code § 4852(d))

Disclosure of Mold

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A landlord must provide a move-in inspection report disclosing whether there is any mold of evidence of mold. If a tenant accepts the condition with mold, the landlord must remedy the mold within five (5) business days, and produce a secondary report on the matter. (§ 55-248.11:2)

Disclosure of Shared Utilities

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The landlord must notify tenants whether the utility company or companies service other areas of the house, and ensure a fair allocation of the costs amongst all tenants. (§ 55-226.2)

Military Airfield Disclosure

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A landlord must disclose to the tenant if the property is located within a military zone. The tenant must be given a written disclosure stating it is located within an “accident potential zone” or “noise zone.” (§ 55-248.12:1)

Notice of Intent to Demolish

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Prior to applying for a permit to demolish a residential property, a landlord must notify current and prospective tenants of the earliest possible date that the building is scheduled to be demolished. (§ 55-248.12)

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