Virginia 5 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate

Virginia Eviction Laws: 5-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

Under Virginia law, if a tenant falls behind on rent, they have 5 days to pay rent or vacate the property. Landlords must provide tenants with proper notice that states

• The total amount of rent due
• When rent must be paid, at least 5 business days from the date of the notice
• The lease agreement will be terminated if the tenant does not pay the total amount of rent due

If a tenant fails to comply with this notice, the landlord may initiate eviction proceedings. This Notice is a required first step in the Virginia eviction process.

Virginia Rental Forms and Templates

• Virginia 5-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate: This notice is required before a Landlord may initiate eviction proceedings. This is for Tenants that violate the Lease Agreement by not paying rent.
• Virginia 21/30 Day Notice to Cure or Vacate: This form can be used for Tenants that break the Lease for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. It provides details about the Lease violation and notifies Tenant to cure the violation within 21 days or vacate within 30 days.
• Virginia Official Summons for Unlawful Detainer: This is the official summons for unlawful detainer that Virginia Landlords use to initiate an eviction.
• Virginia Landlord-Tenant Act & Handbook: This resource provides Landlords with the complete Virginia Landlord-Tenant Act and outlines all rights of both parties.

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