Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Virginia

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Virginia and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

Illegal Eviction Procedures in Virginia

Virginia landlords must follow specific rules and procedures when evicting a tenant.

Virginia Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Virginia landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Virginia Small Claims Court

Here’s an overview of the steps involved with filing a security deposit lawsuit in Virginia.

Virginia Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules

Learn Virginia rent rules, including notice landlords must give tenants to raise the rent or end the tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

Virginia Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent

Find out what justifies rent withholding in Virginia if your rental unit has serious defects.

Suing a Cotenant in Virginia Small Claims Court for Unpaid Rent

Learn the basics of filing a small claims lawsuit if your roommate isn't paying rent.

Virginia Required Landlord Disclosures

Find out Virginia rules on disclosures that landlords must provide tenants (usually at the start of the tenancy).

Virginia State Laws Affecting Tenants in Domestic Violence Situations

Here are Virginia rules protecting tenants who are victims of domestic violence.