Virginia Required Landlord Disclosures: Guide 2026

The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) mandates specific disclosures to ensure transparency between landlords and tenants. These requirements help protect both parties by clarifying the condition of the property and the legal rights of the inhabitants.

1. The "First-Page" Fee Disclosure (Effective 2024)

Effective July 1, 2024, the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VA Code § 55.1-1204.1) requires landlords to provide a specific fee disclosure statement starting on the first page of the written rental agreement. This itemization ensures that core financial obligations are transparent and immediately visible to the tenant.

2. Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

Landlords are legally mandated to provide the official Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities to prospective tenants. This form, developed by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), must be signed by both the landlord and tenant prior to the effective date of the lease.

3. Mold and Defective Drywall Disclosures

Before the tenant moves in, the landlord must disclose any visible evidence of mold in the unit (VA Code § 55.1-1227).

• The landlord cannot collect rent if they fail to remediate visible mold after being notified.
• Landlords must also disclose if the property contains defective drywall (VA Code § 55.1-1216).

4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Federal)

For properties built before 1978, landlords must comply with federal law (42 U.S.C. § 4852d) by providing a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and the EPA-approved pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home." Failure to provide this disclosure can result in significant civil penalties and tenant termination rights.

5. Military Air Installation Proximity

If the rental property is located in a designated "noise zone" or "accident potential zone" surrounding a military air installation, the landlord must provide an official, written disclosure to the tenant outlining the risks before the lease is signed.

6. Signed Lease Copies

It is surprisingly common for tenants to never receive a copy of their fully executed lease. Virginia law explicitly requires landlords to provide tenants with a signed copy of the lease agreement within 10 business days of its effective date.

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Managing the updated 2025 Statement of Tenant Rights alongside custom mold addenda and military base proximity notices creates a brittle onboarding puzzle. Landager binds every required Virginia disclosure directly into the digital application flow. Our e-signature pipeline guarantees that a signed copy is delivered to the tenant's portal instantaneously upon execution, keeping you legally compliant without manual data entry.

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