New law taking effect requires advance notice for rent hikes Denise Membreno June 30, 2023 1 minute read Hundreds of new laws take effect July 1, including House Bill 1702, the “Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act”, which requires landlords to give renters advance notice before raising the rent. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: High blood pressure and Maternal Mortality – a rising concernNext: Virginia high school admissions case could be headed to Supreme Court Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0