Virginia Month-to-month Rental Agreement Template

A rental agreement with no fixed end date. It renews each month until the landlord or tenant gives proper written notice. This edition fills in the Virginia rules we could confirm and marks the rest as blanks to check.

Virginia rules for this form

Month-to-month notice. Either side ends a month to month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date, and a week to week tenancy with at least 7 days. (Va. Code 55.1-1253(A))

Notice before a rent increase. Landlords who own more than four rental units must give written notice of a rent increase for the next term at least 60 days before the current lease ends. A version taking effect July 1, 2027 raises this to 90 days. (Va. Code 55.1-1204(K))

Notice before a rent increase. When a tenant stays on after the lease without a new one, a new rent set by written notice takes effect on the next rent due date that is at least 30 days after the notice. (Va. Code 55.1-1253(D))

Deposit limit. A security deposit cannot exceed two months of periodic rent. (Va. Code 55.1-1226(A))

Deadline to return the deposit. The landlord must return the deposit, with a written itemized list of any deductions, within 45 days after the tenancy ends or the tenant moves out, whichever is later. (Va. Code 55.1-1226(A))

Notice before entry. Entry must be at reasonable times with notice, and routine maintenance the tenant did not request needs at least 72 hours of notice; no notice is needed in an emergency or when the tenant asked for the work. (Va. Code 55.1-1229)

Late fees. A late fee is allowed only if the written lease provides for it, and it cannot exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the periodic rent or 10 percent of the remaining balance due. (Va. Code 55.1-1204(E))

Required disclosures. The landlord must offer a written lease and give the tenant the state's statement of tenant rights and responsibilities with a signed acknowledgment; a landlord cannot sue over a lease violation until it has been provided. (Va. Code 55.1-1204(B) and (H))

Required disclosures. The first page of a written lease must list the deposit, the rent for each period and any one time charges, under a statement that no other deposits or rent will be charged unless listed or added by a signed addendum. (Va. Code 55.1-1204.1)

Required disclosures. Generally, landlords disclose any visible evidence of mold found at move in inspection. (Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)

Required disclosures. Properties in a locality with a military air installation need a disclosure about noise and accident potential zones. (Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)

Required disclosures. Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet. (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d))

Cities and counties in Virginia can add their own rules on top of these. Check local ordinances before you sign.

What is in the template

1. Parties
2. Property
3. Monthly term
4. Ending the tenancy
5. Rent
6. Changes to rent or terms
7. Security deposit
8. Utilities
9. Use, guests and pets
10. Care, repairs and alterations
11. Entry
12. Subletting
13. Default
14. Moving out
15. Disclosures
16. General terms
17. Signatures

Before you use it

• A month-to-month agreement renews automatically each rental period until someone gives written notice.
• Notice periods to end the tenancy or change the rent are set by state law, and some cities require longer notice or a valid reason.
• The flexibility cuts both ways: the tenant can leave on short notice, so turnover can come sooner.
• Everything else, from deposit limits to entry notice, follows the same rules as a fixed-term lease.

For the full explanation of this form, read our guide to the month-to-month rental agreement.