Virginia Interest on deposits
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Virginia?
The state landlord-tenant statute sets no requirement for landlords to pay interest on security deposits (full-text search of Va. Code § 55.1-1226; ch. 55.1-12). § 55.1-1226 governs deposit limits, records and return.
Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1226; ch. 55.1-12 · last checked 2026-10-23
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