In Virginia, what does the law say about security deposit, amount cap?
Answered for: Virginia
No landlord may demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of two months' periodic rent.
This is Virginia's statute on security deposit, amount cap, in its own words.
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