Virginia Real Estate Laws and Regulations Quiz

Landlords in Virginia must return a tenant's security deposit within 30 days of the lease's end.

In Virginia, landlords can charge a maximum late fee of $25 or 10% of the rent, whichever is greater.

Virginia law does not specify a minimum duration for a written lease agreement.

In Virginia, a tenant is required to provide a 30-day notice to terminate a fixed-term lease.

The minimum age requirement to obtain a real estate license in Virginia is 18 years old.

In Virginia, buyers can cancel a real estate contract within 7 days of signing.

The Virginia Real Estate Board's primary purpose is to regulate real estate agents and brokers.

A 30-day notice period is required for terminating a month-to-month residential lease in Virginia.

The landlord's social security number is not required to be included in a Virginia residential lease agreement.

When a tenant abandons a rental property in Virginia without notice, it is called surrender.

The Virginia Fair Housing Office is responsible for handling complaints of housing discrimination in Virginia.

In Virginia, the maximum amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit is two month's rent.

In Virginia, a single agency relationship is presumed between a real estate licensee and their client, unless otherwise disclosed.

For properties built before 1978 in Virginia, landlords must provide tenants with a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form upon move-in.

Age is NOT a protected class under fair housing laws in Virginia.

The primary purpose of the Virginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is to regulate the rental of residential dwelling units.

The Virginia Real Estate Board is responsible for issuing real estate licenses in Virginia.

Ensuring tenant privacy is NOT a duty of a landlord under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

In Virginia, a landlord may withhold a maximum of 20% of a tenant's security deposit for damages.

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development governs the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

The maximum allowable notice period for a landlord to enter a tenant's rented unit in Virginia is 48 hours.

In Virginia, the maximum interest rate that can be charged on overdue rent is 12% per year.

In Virginia, the maximum amount a landlord can charge for a returned check fee is $50.