Virginia rent increase rules

30 days rent-increase notice.

Virginia has no rent control (preempted statewide). Month-to-month increases require 30 days' notice.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal.

Your next step: Confirm 30 days' notice for a month-to-month change.

Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1253. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: Maryland (60 days rent-increase notice) · North Carolina (30 days rent-increase notice) · Tennessee (30 days rent-increase notice) · Kentucky (30 days rent-increase notice) · West Virginia (30 days rent-increase notice) · District of Columbia (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026