Virginia Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Virginia?
If a tenant stays without consent after the lease ends, the landlord may sue for possession and recover actual damages, attorney fees and court costs, unless the tenant proves the failure to leave was reasonable.
Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1253(C) · last checked 2026-10-23
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