Virginia Abandoned property

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Virginia?

Property left after termination and delivery of possession may be treated as abandoned and disposed of. The landlord must first give notice stating that items will be disposed of 24 hours after termination, or 24 hours after a separate 10-day notice expires. The tenant may remove property at reasonable times until disposal.

Verified Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1254 · last checked 2026-10-15