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Richmond, VA · Landlord entry

Richmond landlord entry

Entry rules in Richmond start with Virginia law (Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) and the lease — emergencies, repairs, and showings are not always the same notice. Write down any entry you believe was improper. Richmond 311 may take a harassment or conditions complaint; it does not replace legal aid. Virginia VRLTA is the book. Richmond 311/code is the conditions door.

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  • Write the date, time, and how they entered.
  • Ask in writing for notice next time, if that is the rule.
  • If it felt like harassment, Richmond 311 or legal aid — not a group chat.

Can a landlord in Richmond enter whenever they want?

Generally no — except that emergencies and the lease can change the picture. Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is the Virginia starting point. Write down any entry you believe was improper. Virginia VRLTA is the book. Richmond 311/code is the conditions door.

What if they keep coming in?

A pattern of unannounced entry can be a harassment or privacy problem. Richmond 311 may take a complaint. Legal aid can tell you whether Virginia gives a specific remedy. Do not change the locks without advice.

Is Richmond the same as the rest of Virginia for renters?

Virginia VRLTA is the book. Richmond 311/code is the conditions door. Richmond General District Court — unlawful detainer hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.

The Richmond layer

Virginia VRLTA is the book. Richmond 311/code is the conditions door.

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Va. Code §§ 55.1-1200 to 55.1-1262) is the Virginia floor. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.

Richmond questions

How much notice does a landlord in Richmond have to give before entering?

That hour-count or day-count is in Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and sometimes in a city rule. This desk does not invent it. Write down what happened and take it to legal aid or Richmond 311.

Is Richmond the same as the rest of Virginia for renters?

Virginia VRLTA is the book. Richmond 311/code is the conditions door. Richmond General District Court — unlawful detainer hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.

What number should I call in Richmond?

Danger: 911. Mental-health crisis: 988. City services: 311. Court papers: LawHelp.org the same day. Richmond 311 does not replace legal aid when a case is filed.

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Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org