Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

rental security deposit

I would like to know how long after your rental contract is complete, does the landlord have to refund your deposit? And is it a law, you must do a walk through with the tenant before you start work for the next tenant?


Asked on 2/26/07, 11:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Strupp Robert J. Strupp,Attorney at Law, PLC

Re: rental security deposit

If the lease agreement is governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, the Landlord generally has 45 days to refund a security deposit, if due. The Act states that the Landlord is to give notice to the departing tenant of the right to do a walk-through, usually within 72 hours of move-out. The Tenant must give written notice of intent to be present.

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Answered on 2/26/07, 11:55 am


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