Virginia Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Virginia exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Virginia. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Virginia's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. Under the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), a landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after the tenancy ends?
Explanation
Under the VRLTA (Code § 55.1-1226), a landlord must return the security deposit (less lawful deductions) within 30 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant vacates.
Q2. The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) applies to:
Explanation
The VRLTA applies to most residential rental properties in Virginia. Certain exemptions exist, including owner-occupied buildings with 2 or fewer units and some transient lodging.
Q3. Under the VRLTA, a landlord must give how many days' written notice before terminating a month-to-month tenancy?
Explanation
The VRLTA requires a landlord to give 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. The tenant must also give 30 days' written notice to terminate.
Q4. In Virginia, a property manager who manages residential rental property for a fee must hold:
Explanation
Managing residential rental property for compensation on behalf of others constitutes real estate brokerage activity in Virginia and requires a real estate license under Code § 54.1-2100.
Q5. The maximum security deposit a Virginia landlord may charge under the VRLTA is:
Explanation
Under the VRLTA (Code § 55.1-1226), the maximum security deposit a landlord may require is two months' rent.
Q6. Under the VRLTA, a landlord's failure to make essential repairs after proper notice from the tenant may entitle the tenant to:
Explanation
Under the VRLTA, if a landlord fails to make essential repairs (affecting habitability), the tenant may file for rent escrow (paying rent to court) or, after proper written notice and waiting period, terminate the lease.
Q7. A Virginia property manager who holds tenant security deposits must:
Explanation
Under Virginia law and VREB regulations, security deposits must be held in a separate, federally insured escrow account and may not be commingled with operating or personal funds.
Q8. Under the VRLTA, a landlord must provide a tenant with a written itemization of security deposit deductions within:
Explanation
Virginia law requires landlords to provide a written itemization of deductions and return the remaining deposit within 30 days of tenancy termination and the tenant vacating the property.
Q9. The Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act requires that residential rental units meet which standard?
Explanation
The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to maintain rental units in a condition fit for human habitation, including compliance with building codes, safe structures, and essential services.
Q10. A property manager in Virginia who misappropriates tenant security deposits may face:
Explanation
Misappropriation of trust funds (including security deposits) is among the most serious violations of Virginia license law, potentially resulting in VREB license revocation and criminal prosecution for embezzlement.
Q11. Under the VRLTA, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be liable to the tenant for:
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