VIRGINIA LEASE RENEWAL AND RENT INCREASE NOTICE

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT(S)):
[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
[[Property Address]]
[[City]], Virginia [[ZIP Code]]

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
[[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord Notice Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Re: Lease Renewal Offer and/or Rent Adjustment for [[Property Address]]
Current Lease Term: [[Current Lease Start]], [[Current Lease End]]
Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Dear [[Tenant Name(s)]]:

This notice is provided pursuant to your lease agreement and the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq.

No Statewide Rent Control in Virginia

Virginia has no statewide rent control or rent stabilization law. Va. Code § 55.1-1226 expressly preempts local rent control ordinances. Landlords may adjust rent to market rates upon proper notice, subject only to the terms of the existing lease and the requirement of reasonable notice for month-to-month tenancies.

There is no AB 1482-style rent cap (5% + CPI) or just-cause eviction requirement applicable statewide in Virginia. Any local just-cause or rent regulations, if they exist, are limited and should be verified separately with local counsel.

Renewal of Fixed-Term Lease (Recommended 60-Day Notice)

If your current lease is a fixed-term tenancy, this notice constitutes a formal offer to renew for an additional term of [[Proposed Renewal Term Length, e.g. 12 months]] beginning [[Proposed Renewal Start Date]] and ending [[Proposed Renewal End Date]].

Proposed new monthly rent: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]

Other proposed changes to lease terms (if any):
[[List any modifications to rules, fees, utilities responsibility, pet policy, etc., or state "No material changes to other terms except rent"]]

To accept this renewal offer, sign and return the enclosed renewal addendum or new lease by [[Acceptance Deadline Date]].

If you do not respond by the deadline or elect not to renew, your tenancy will convert to month-to-month (or end) as provided in the current lease and Virginia law.

Rent Increase for Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice)

If you are currently on a month-to-month tenancy, or upon expiration of a fixed term without a new agreement, the landlord may increase rent upon reasonable written notice. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice is standard and required for month-to-month tenancies under VRLTA best practice and Va. Code § 55.1-1253.

Effective date of new rent: [[Effective Date of Rent Increase]]

New monthly rent amount: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]

The increase applies beginning with the rental period starting on the effective date above.

Summary of Current vs. Proposed Terms

Tenant Response Options

You may respond to this notice in one of the following ways:

1. Accept the renewal or new rent and sign the provided renewal document or addendum by the deadline.

2. Propose alternative terms in writing (rent amount, length of term, or other conditions). Landlord is not obligated to accept counter-proposals.

3. Provide written notice of non-renewal / intent to vacate. For a month-to-month tenancy, thirty (30) days' written notice is required from either party (Va. Code § 55.1-1253).

4. Do nothing. In the absence of a signed renewal, the tenancy may convert to month-to-month on the new terms (if proper notice given) or terminate at the end of the current term per the lease.

Notice of Changes to Lease Terms

Pursuant to Va. Code § 55.1-1204, any change in lease terms upon renewal must be provided in writing. This notice and any attached addendum or proposed new lease satisfy that requirement.

Method of Delivery of This Notice

This notice is being delivered by:
[[e.g., Hand delivery to Tenant / Posting at Premises + First Class Mail / Certified Mail / Email with read receipt as permitted by lease]]

Proof of delivery / service will be retained in the file.

Month-to-Month Termination Rights

Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by giving the other party thirty (30) days' written notice (Va. Code § 55.1-1253). No just-cause is required for non-renewal or termination of a month-to-month tenancy in Virginia.

Signatures and Acceptance

LANDLORD / AGENT

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Landlord Notice Date]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord / Agent Name]]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RESPONSE (check one and sign)

___ I accept the renewal offer / new rent terms as stated. I will sign and return the renewal documents by the deadline.

___ I will vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date per notice]].

___ I wish to discuss alternative terms (counter-proposal attached or to follow).

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________

Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

Additional Tenant (if applicable): ______________________________ Date: _________, -

*Virginia Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice. Virginia has no statewide rent control (Va. Code § 55.1-1226 preemption). Rent increases and renewals are governed by lease terms and VRLTA requirements for reasonable notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month). 60-day advance notice is recommended best practice for fixed-term renewals. Unlimited rent increases are permitted with proper written notice. Just-cause eviction is not required. Month-to-month termination requires 30-day written notice by either party.*

*This is a template, not legal advice. Consult a Virginia-licensed attorney for lease-specific language, local practices, and confirmation of any municipal overlays. Provisions current as of 2026-06.*

*Primary sources: Va. Code §§ 55.1-1204, 55.1-1226, 55.1-1253; VRLTA.*

Additional Tenant Protections and Considerations

1. The lease may contain specific notice periods for renewal offers that are longer than the statutory minimum, those contractual periods control if they provide more notice to the tenant.

2. Any new or renewed lease must be in writing if it is for a term of one year or more (Statute of Frauds). Month-to-month renewals may be oral or written but written is strongly recommended.

3. Security deposit: If the renewal changes the deposit amount, the differential must be collected or refunded consistent with Virginia law and the lease. No automatic interest requirement exists under VRLTA unless the lease provides for it.

4. Utility and fee disclosures: Any mandatory recurring fees passed through to the tenant should be clearly itemized in the renewal documents.

5. Military tenants: Servicemembers may have early termination rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) upon qualifying orders.

6. Domestic violence: Victims may have early termination rights under Va. Code § 55.1-1235 upon proper documentation.

Sample Renewal Addendum Language (Optional Attachment)

The parties agree that the Lease dated [[Original Lease Date]] is renewed / amended as follows:

• Monthly Rent shall be $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]] effective [[Effective Date]].
• The new term shall be [[Proposed Term Length]] commencing [[Start Date]] and terminating [[End Date]].
• All other terms and conditions of the original Lease remain in full force and effect except as expressly modified by this Addendum or a new lease agreement executed concurrently.

Tenant Initials: _____ Landlord Initials: _____

Recommended Timeline and Best Practices

1. Deliver this notice at least 60 days before end of fixed term (recommended) or 30 days before desired effective date for month-to-month increase.

2. Retain proof of delivery (certified mail receipt, email read receipt, signed acknowledgment, or witness statement).

3. Prepare the actual renewal lease or addendum in advance so tenant can execute promptly upon acceptance.

4. If tenant does not respond, follow up in writing before the tenancy converts to document the new terms or termination.

5. Update all records, ledgers, and tenant portal information upon acceptance or new term start.

Governing Law and Venue

This notice and any resulting renewal are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the city or county where the Premises is located.