For housing near James Madison University, how long should a Virginia landlord retain itemized deposit-deduction records?
DIRECT ANSWER
§55.1-1226(F); deduction legality is a separate obligation. Source as of: 2026-10-16 Use cited page body and explicit policy period. A page update date does not extend an expired rate or deadline. Confirm current requirements and the actual student, employee, household or property circumstances with the cited authority. No property inventory or named professional is assigned by this answer.
The statute requires records itemizing each tenant's deductions during the preceding two years and allows the tenant or authorized agent or attorney to inspect those records during normal business hours.
Answer
The statute requires records itemizing each tenant's deductions during the preceding two years and allows the tenant or authorized agent or attorney to inspect those records during normal business hours.
Scope and verification
§55.1-1226(F); deduction legality is a separate obligation.
Source as of: 2026-10-16
Use cited page body and explicit policy period. A page update date does not extend an expired rate or deadline.
Confirm current requirements and the actual student, employee, household or property circumstances with the cited authority. No property inventory or named professional is assigned by this answer.
Sources & verification
- Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act Retained independently source-supported evidence for the stated question and qualifications
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