VIRGINIA NOTICE TO VACATE (TERMINATION OF TENANCY)

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT(S)):
[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
[[Property Address, including unit if applicable]]
[[City]], Virginia [[ZIP Code]]

FROM:
[[Landlord or Tenant Full Legal Name (initiating party)]]
[[Initiating Party Address for Notices]]
Phone: [[Phone]] | Email: [[Email]]

Re: Notice of Termination / Non-Renewal of Tenancy at [[Property Address]]
Lease / Tenancy Period: [[Lease or Tenancy Start Date]], [[Current End Date]], -

IMPORTANT

This is a notice of termination or non-renewal of tenancy under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq. It is not an eviction notice for non-payment or breach (those are addressed under separate 5-day or 21/30-day notices per Va. Code § 55.1-1245 and require court action to remove a tenant who remains).

No just-cause is required for non-renewal or termination of a month-to-month tenancy in Virginia. There is no statewide requirement for relocation assistance upon non-renewal.

Statutory Notice Periods (Virginia)

Landlord-Initiated Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month or End of Term)

Landlord hereby provides notice that the tenancy will terminate and possession of the Premises must be surrendered on or before [[Vacate / Termination Date]] (at least 30 calendar days from the date of this notice for month-to-month, or end of current fixed term as applicable).

Reason (optional for no-cause termination): [[e.g., Owner plans to occupy, sell the property, perform substantial renovations, or end of lease term, no just cause required]]

Tenant must:

1. Vacate the Premises completely by the termination date.
2. Remove all personal property and debris.
3. Return all keys, access devices, garage openers, and remotes to Landlord.
4. Leave the Premises in broom-clean condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
5. Provide a written forwarding address for return of any security deposit accounting.

Tenant-Initiated Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month)

Tenant hereby provides notice of intent to terminate the month-to-month tenancy and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date]] (at least 30 calendar days after proper delivery of this notice).

Tenant will:

1. Surrender possession on or before the date above.
2. Return keys and all access items.
3. Pay all rent due through the termination date.
4. Leave the unit in good condition.

Fixed-Term Lease Non-Renewal (Landlord)

If the current lease is a fixed term ending [[Lease End Date]], Landlord elects not to renew. Tenant must vacate on or before the end of the current term or any holdover period permitted by the lease.

Recommended advance notice for fixed-term non-renewal: sixty (60) days prior to lease end (best practice to allow orderly transition).

Vacate deadline if not renewing: [[Lease End Date or Holdover Deadline]]

Service of This Notice

This notice is served by one of the following methods (Va. Code § 55.1-1202):

• Hand delivery to the tenant or an adult at the Premises
• First-class mail to the tenant at the Premises or last known address
• Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises + first-class mail (where permitted)
• Other method authorized by the lease or agreed in writing: [[method]]

Method and date of service for this notice: [[Describe]]

Server: [[Name of person delivering notice]]

No Relocation Assistance Requirement

Virginia state law does not require payment of relocation assistance upon non-renewal of a tenancy (unlike certain other jurisdictions with just-cause or rent-control overlays). Any such payment would be voluntary or required only by specific local ordinance (none apply statewide).

Holdover Consequences

If Tenant remains in possession after the termination date without Landlord's written consent, Tenant becomes a holdover tenant. Landlord may pursue unlawful detainer for possession and may seek holdover rent and damages as provided in the lease or by law.

Security Deposit Return

Upon proper vacating and compliance, any security deposit will be accounted for and returned (or itemized deductions provided) within fourteen (14) days after termination of the tenancy and receipt of forwarding address, per 14 V.S.A. § 4461 wait, per applicable Virginia rules (note: Virginia deposit return is governed by Va. Code § 55.1-1226 and lease; confirm exact period).

Tenant Forwarding Address for deposit purposes: [[To be provided by tenant upon vacating]]

Signatures

INITIATING PARTY (Landlord or Tenant)

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Signature Date]]

Printed Name: [[Initiating Party Full Legal Name]]

RECEIVING PARTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (if applicable / delivered in person)

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________

Printed Name: [[Receiving Party Name]], -

*Virginia Notice to Vacate. Governed by VRLTA Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq. Month-to-month termination requires 30 calendar days' written notice by either landlord or tenant (§ 55.1-1253). Fixed-term non-renewal typically uses 30-60 days' notice per lease and best practice. No just-cause requirement exists for non-renewal in Virginia. No relocation assistance is mandated by state law. 3-day pay-or-quit for non-payment is handled under separate eviction notice procedures, not this form. Service by hand delivery or first-class mail is standard.*

*This is a template, not legal advice. Confirm lease language, calculate exact calendar days, and consult a Virginia attorney for your situation. Local court rules or ordinances may add procedural requirements. Provisions current as of 2026-06.*

*Sources: Va. Code §§ 55.1-1253, 55.1-1202, 55.1-1245 (cross-reference for cause notices); VRLTA.*

Additional Procedures and Tenant / Landlord Guidance

1. Calculate the exact vacate date: add the required number of calendar days to the service date (weekends and holidays are generally included unless the lease or statute specifies business days).

2. Both parties should retain copies of the notice and proof of delivery (certified mail green card, email confirmation, signed receipt, or affidavit of posting).

3. Tenant should provide a forwarding address in writing at or before vacating to facilitate timely security deposit return.

4. Landlord should conduct a move-out inspection (recommended even if not required) and document condition with dated photos for the deposit accounting.

5. If the tenancy is subsidized (Section 8, etc.), additional federal notice requirements or housing authority rules may apply, this form addresses only the state-law private market notice.

6. Early termination by tenant may still trigger lease-specified fees or lost rent claims unless the lease provides otherwise or parties agree to release.

Sample Language for Delivery Acknowledgment

I acknowledge receipt of this Notice to Vacate on [[Date Received]].

Recipient Signature: ______________________________ Printed Name: _______________

Post-Vacate Landlord Steps

1. Change locks or re-key after tenant vacates and keys are returned (do not change while tenant still has right of possession).

2. Perform final inspection and prepare itemized security deposit statement within the period required by law and the lease.

3. Forward any tenant mail per USPS or hold for pickup as agreed.

4. Update utility accounts and notify any applicable HOA or management as needed.

5. File any necessary reports or update records for the property.

Sample Tenant Move-Out Checklist (Recommended Attachment)

• Remove all personal belongings and trash from every room, closets, and storage areas.
• Clean appliances inside and out; leave refrigerator on and set to appropriate temperature if instructed.
• Wipe down counters, sinks, tubs, toilets, and floors.
• Patch or fill minor nail holes if requested by landlord.
• Return all keys, fobs, mailbox keys, and parking permits.
• Provide written forwarding address and contact information.
• Confirm final meter readings for utilities if tenant is responsible.

Governing Law

This notice is issued under and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any dispute arising from the tenancy or this notice shall be brought in the courts of the jurisdiction where the Premises is located.