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How to send a lease violation notice in Virginia

In Virginia, a lease violation notice may be delivered by First-Class mail, hand delivery, posting at the property; certified mail is not a listed method. The notice period is 30 days.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.
RequirementVirginia lease violation notice
Delivery methodFirst-Class mail, hand delivery, posting at the property — Cortul also sends a First-Class copy.
Notice period30 days (calendar days)
Deemed receivedWhen it is served
If refused or unclaimedkeep the certified record.
Statutes
Va. Code §55.1-1245

Step by step

  1. Write the notice with every required element (the Virginia template in Cortul already has them).
  2. Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
  3. Send it by a method the law allows, and keep a mailed copy.
  4. Keep the mailing and tracking records, and your own record of any service you did yourself.
  5. Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.