Security deposit interest in Virginia
Verified against Va. Code § 55.1-1226 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Virginia does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits.
- Statute: Va. Code § 55.1-1226 · primary source
Interest requirement REPEALED effective Jan 1, 2015; the current statute contains no interest provision. Some 2026 secondary sources still incorrectly list Virginia as an interest state.
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Virginia?
No — Virginia law (Va. Code § 55.1-1226) does not require deposit interest.
Anything else Virginia landlords should know about deposit interest?
Interest requirement REPEALED effective Jan 1, 2015; the current statute contains no interest provision. Some 2026 secondary sources still incorrectly list Virginia as an interest state.
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