Virginia Rent Grace Period
no statutory grace periodVirginia has no statutory rent grace period (14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate one statewide). Any grace period must come from the lease itself, so check what yours says before assuming you have extra days.
Educational information: generated from our Virginia law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Virginia compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how Virginia compares with other states in our database.
| State | Rent Grace Period |
|---|---|
| Virginia | no statutory grace period |
| Washington | 5 days |
| West Virginia | 5 days (per some sources) |
| Wisconsin | no statutory grace period |
| Wyoming | no statutory grace period |
Frequently asked questions
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Virginia?
- There is no statutory grace period in Virginia; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Late fees limited to 10% of rent or 10% of unpaid balance, whichever is less. Must be specified in lease. No mandatory grace period.
- How large can the late fee itself be in Virginia?
- Late fees in Virginia are generally capped at 10% of rent or of the unpaid balance, whichever is less, and fees must also be reasonable.
- Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Virginia?
- Potentially yes. With no statutory grace period in Virginia, rent is late the day after the due date unless your lease builds in a grace period.
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