The notices and their periods
- 5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit — for nonpayment (Va. Code § 55.1-1245(F)) — five days to pay the full amount or move out before the landlord can file.
- 30-Day Notice to Cure or Quit — for a curable lease violation (§ 55.1-1245(A)): the tenant gets 21 days to fix the problem; if uncured, the tenancy ends 30 days after the notice.
- 30-Day Unconditional Quit — for non-remediable breaches or repeat violations (§ 55.1-1245(C)); immediate termination is allowed for criminal or willful acts that threaten health or safety.
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, give at least 30 days' written notice before the next rent due date (§ 55.1-1251), timed to the rent cycle.
Notices precede a Summons for Unlawful Detainer filed in the General District Court. Under the VRLTA, a tenant generally has a one-time right per 12 months to pay all rent, late fees, and costs to stop a nonpayment eviction.
Virginia's tenant protections
Virginia reformed its landlord-tenant law in 2020–21. Late fees are capped at 10% of the monthly (or periodic) rent, there's a mandatory 5-day grace period before any late fee, and most residential rentals fall under the VRLTA. The redeem-once-per-12-months rule is a frequent sticking point in nonpayment cases.
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How many days' notice for nonpayment in Virginia?
Five days — a 5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit under Va. Code § 55.1-1245(F).
Does Virginia give a chance to fix a lease violation?
For curable violations, yes — a 30-day notice that gives the tenant 21 days to remedy (§ 55.1-1245(A)). Non-curable or repeat breaches can get a 30-day unconditional quit notice.
What is Virginia's 'pay and stay' right?
Under the VRLTA, a tenant generally has a one-time right per 12 months to stop a nonpayment eviction by paying all rent owed plus late fees and court costs.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.