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 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026