New law taking effect requires advance notice for rent hikes Denise Membreno June 30, 2023 1 min 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. About the Author Denise Membreno Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: High blood pressure and Maternal Mortality – a rising concernNext: Virginia high school admissions case could be headed to Supreme Court Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025