RentIncreaseCheck

State rules

Rent increases in Virginia

No cap, and local caps are barred. 30 days' written notice for a change in a month-to-month tenancy.

Check an increase in Virginia

The rules, in one table

Amount capNo cap on the amount.
Notice for an increase30 days' written notice for a change in a month-to-month tenancy.
FrequencyNo statewide frequency limit beyond the notice and lease rules.
Retaliation windowRetaliation is barred, as everywhere; the presumption window varies — document your dates.
Local rent capsBarred by state preemption.
SourcesVa. Code § 55.1-1204

Manufactured-home lots

The Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1300 et seq.) governs parks; no lot-rent cap.

Rules checked October 2026

Sources: Va. Code § 55.1-1204. Information, not legal advice.