How much notice do I get for unpaid rent in Virginia?
14 days' written notice to pay before the lease can end.
Why, and the exact law
For other lease breaches you get 21 days to fix them, with at least 30 days' notice.
From Va. Code § 55.1-1245, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“the landlord may serve a written notice on the tenant specifying the acts and omissions constituting the breach and stating that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date not less than 30 days after receipt of the notice if the breach is not remedied in 21 days and that the rental agreement shall terminate as provided in the notice …”
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Virginia lawIn force
VRLTA noncompliance termination notices (breach and nonpayment)
How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?
14 days' written notice to pay before the lease can end.
For other lease breaches you get 21 days to fix them, with at least 30 days' notice.
In force since
1974
The law, word for word
“the landlord may serve a written notice on the tenant specifying the acts and omissions constituting the breach and stating that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date not less than 30 days after receipt of the notice if the breach is not remedied in 21 days and that the rental agreement shall terminate as provided in the notice …”
Virginia periodic tenancy termination notice; holdover remedies
Can my landlord make me move out?
No reason needed, just 30 days' notice.
Week-to-week renters get 7 days' written notice, and big buildings may need 60 days.
Who it covers
Exemptions: 60-day notice not required where tenant failed to pay rent.
In force since
1974
The law, word for word
“any owner of a multifamily premises that fails to renew the greater of either 20 or more month-to-month tenancies or 50 percent of the month-to-month tenancies within a consecutive 30-day period in the same multifamily premises shall serve written notice on each such tenant at least 60 days prior to allowing such tenancy to expire …”
Virginia rent-increase and nonrenewal notice for larger landlords
How much notice before a rent increase or non-renewal?
60 days before the lease ends, in writing, if the landlord owns more than four units.
This covers a rent increase for the next term and a decision not to renew. From July 1, 2027, a rent increase needs 90 days.
Who it covers
Covers: Landlord owns more than four rental dwelling units (or more than 10% interest in more than four) in Virginia; does not apply to periodic tenancies under § 55.1-1253(C).
Exemptions: Landlords with four or fewer units; periodic tenancies under § 55.1-1253(C).
In force since
2026
The law, word for word
“Such landlord shall also provide written notice of nonrenewal to any tenant. Such notices shall be provided to the tenant no less than 60 days prior to the end of the rental agreement term …”