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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Virginia

In Virginia, a new rent for a month-to-month tenant after a lease ends takes effect on the next rent due date at least 30 days after written notice; larger landlords must give 60 days' notice of an increase on a lease renewal, rising to 90 days on July 1, 2027.

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Virginia at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
30 days
For a month-to-month or holdover tenancy after a lease ends, a new rent in a written notice takes effect on the next rent due date coming 30 days after the notice.
Longer notice rule
60 days before renewal (90 days from July 1, 2027)
Landlords with more than four units must give written notice of a rent increase for a renewal term 60 days before the lease ends (90 days from July 1, 2027). Not for periodic tenancies.

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The rules in Virginia

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Virginia?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Virginia: 30 days. For a month-to-month or holdover tenancy after a lease ends, a new rent in a written notice takes effect on the next rent due date coming 30 days after the notice.

Does Virginia require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Virginia: 60 days before renewal (90 days from July 1, 2027). Landlords with more than four units must give written notice of a rent increase for a renewal term 60 days before the lease ends (90 days from July 1, 2027). Not for periodic tenancies.

Where do the Virginia rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Va. Code 55.1-1253(D) and Va. Code 55.1-1204(K). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

From July 1, 2027, the renewal notice must give the tenant a deadline to respond that is no sooner than 30 days after delivery.

The July 1, 2027 version of 55.1-1204 comes from 2026 legislation (2026 Acts cc. 722 and 723).

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.