Virginia consumer dispute guide
Deadlines, dollar limits, and statutes that decide consumer disputes in Virginia.
Security deposit law in Virginia
Deposit must be returned within 45 days. Landlord must provide itemized deductions. Tenant may recover actual damages or the deposit amount, plus attorney fees, for bad-faith retention.
Statute: Va. Code § 55.1-1226 · Penalty exposure: up to 2x the deposit
Key consumer protection statutes
- • Virginia Deceptive Trade Practices / Consumer Protection Act
- • Va. Code § 55.1-1226 — security deposits
- • Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 (federal)
- • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 (federal)
- • Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 (federal)
Dispute types available in Virginia
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