Five-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
(Virginia)
NOTICE INFORMATION
Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
NOTICE TO TENANT
You are in default due to nonpayment of rent.
AMOUNT DUE
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Past Due Rent | $[AMOUNT] |
| Late Fee (if applicable) | $[AMOUNT] |
| TOTAL | $[TOTAL] |
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 55.1-1245, you must within:
☐ FIVE (5) DAYS (standard residential)
☐ THIRTY (30) DAYS (federally subsidized housing)
either:
- PAY IN FULL the rent due; OR
- VACATE the premises.
CONSEQUENCES
Failure to comply will result in the Landlord filing an Unlawful Detainer action in General District Court.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
[LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- Right to Cure: Payment within the notice period voids this notice.
- Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: Va. Code §§ 55.1-1200 et seq.
- Redemption Right: Under Va. Code § 55.1-1250, you may redeem the tenancy by paying all amounts owed plus costs before eviction.
- Warranty of Habitability: Va. Code § 55.1-1220.
- Retaliation Prohibited: Va. Code § 55.1-1258.
- Security Deposit: Va. Code § 55.1-1226.
- Rental Assistance: Contact Virginia 2-1-1 or Virginia Housing.
- Legal Assistance: Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia: (757) 627-5423; Virginia Lawyer Referral: (800) 552-7977
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
Served on [DATE] by:
☐ Personal delivery
☐ Leaving at dwelling with person of suitable age AND mailing
☐ Posting AND mailing first-class
LANDLORD SIGNATURE
Name: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]
Consult a licensed Virginia attorney for guidance.
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Last updated: May 2026