What disclosures must a landlord provide in Virginia?

Virginia requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Statement of Tenant Rights (Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities required at lease signing); Move-In Inspection (Written report of move-in inspection; tenant has 5 days to return with comments); Mold (Disclosure of any known mold in the property); Flood Risk (Disclosure if property is in a flood risk zone).

What happens if a Virginia landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Virginia Required Disclosures

5 required disclosures

Virginia law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 5 for Virginia, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Virginia law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Virginia landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Statement of Tenant Rights
Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities required at lease signing
Legal basis: Virginia Code Section 55.1-1204
Move-In Inspection
Written report of move-in inspection; tenant has 5 days to return with comments
Legal basis: Virginia Code Section 55.1-1214
Mold
Disclosure of any known mold in the property
Legal basis: Virginia Code Section 55.1-1215
Flood Risk
Disclosure if property is in a flood risk zone
Legal basis: Virginia Code Section 55.1-1218

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Virginia?: Virginia requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Statement of Tenant Rights (Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities required at lease signing); Move-In Inspection (Written report of move-in inspection; tenant has 5 days to return with comments); Mold (Disclosure of any known mold in the property); Flood Risk (Disclosure if property is in a flood risk zone).
What happens if a Virginia landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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