Virginia (VA) lease form
Virginia residential leases are governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), codified at Title 55.1, Chapter 12 of the Code of Virginia. Landlords must provide specific state-mandated disclosures and a copy of the DHCD Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities alongside any written lease. Any lease clause that conflicts with the VRLTA is void and unenforceable, and attempting to enforce one exposes the landlord to actual damages plus attorney fees.
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Landlords must attach or provide the official Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities published by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. As of 2025, it must be offered in the five most spoken non-English languages in Virginia: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Tagalog.
For any dwelling built before 1978, federal law (42 U.S.C. 4852d) requires the landlord to disclose known lead-based paint hazards, provide the EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home,' and include a lead warning statement in the lease.
If the landlord has actual knowledge that the unit contains defective drywall that has not been remediated, a written disclosure must be provided before lease execution or occupancy.
If the landlord knows the unit was previously used for methamphetamine manufacturing and the property has not been cleaned up per state standards, a written disclosure is required before lease execution.
If the property sits within a noise zone or accident potential zone near a military installation, the landlord must provide a written disclosure prior to lease execution or occupancy.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Code of Virginia Title 55.1, Chapter 12 (Sections 55.1-1200 through 55.1-1262). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Virginia lease FAQ
Virginia landlords must provide the DHCD Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities, a federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 units, and written disclosures for known defective drywall, prior meth manufacturing, military installation proximity, and impending demolition or conversion.
Under VRLTA Section 55.1-1208, landlords cannot include clauses that waive tenant rights, confess judgment against a tenant, require tenants to pay landlord attorney fees beyond what law allows, indemnify the landlord for their own negligence, or waive Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections before a dispute arises.
Virginia law does not mandate a written lease for all tenancies, but if a written agreement is used it must comply with all VRLTA disclosure and clause requirements; oral leases default to a month-to-month term and VRLTA rules still apply.
Virginia now requires landlords to list all applicable fees on the first page of the lease agreement so tenants can see the full cost of tenancy before signing; fees not disclosed in that manner may be unenforceable.
