Richmond, VA Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Richmond, VA. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Virginia state protections.
No
Rent Control
45
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Richmond does not have local rent control. Virginia state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Richmond may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Virginia law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Richmond-specific laws and ordinances
Richmond rental inspection program for older properties
Eviction diversion court program
Virginia RLTA protections including mold disclosure
Local ordinances work alongside Virginia state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Virginia state protections.
Laws that apply to all Virginia renters
Max Security Deposit
2 months' rent
Deposit Return Deadline
45 daysafter the tenancy ends or the tenant moves out, whichever is later
Entry Notice Required
72 hoursfor routine maintenance you did not request; other entries need notice at reasonable times (Va. Code § 55.1-1229(A))
Governing Statute
Virginia Code
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No, Richmond does not currently have local rent control. Virginia state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Richmond, the Virginia state limit of 2 months' rent applies. Landlords must return deposits within 45 days after you move out.
Richmond tenants benefit from several protections: Richmond rental inspection program for older properties; Eviction diversion court program; Virginia RLTA protections including mold disclosure. These are in addition to Virginia state law.
You can contact the Richmond local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Virginia attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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