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 Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026 Bent Mountain community pushes for historic preservation amid pipeline expansion concerns Ian Price July 17, 2026 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026