Virginia eviction notice (pay or quit)
Virginia requires 5 days for a nonpayment notice — Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1245(F). Generate it correctly below.
Virginia nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1245(F) |
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Every Virginia rule we encode, with its citation
5 days puts Virginia inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 20 jurisdictions require more notice and 17 require less. Same period as Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma and 3 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1245(F) |
| Rent increase | 30 days | Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1253(A) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1253(A) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Va. Code § 64.2-1603; forms art. 3, ch. 16 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Va. Code §§ 64.2-403, 64.2-452 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Virginia documents
- Rent increase notice for Virginia — 30 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Virginia — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Kentucky — 7 days notice
- Maryland — 10 days notice
- North Carolina — 10 days notice
- Tennessee — 14 days notice
- West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- District of Columbia — 30 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Virginia?
5 days, per Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1245(F).
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.