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Virginia notice to vacate

How much notice a tenant and a landlord must give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Virginia, and the statute that controls — verified July 2026.

Best-effort summary, verified July 2026. Notice rules change, and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the linked source or a licensed attorney. This is not legal advice.
Tenant's notice
At least 30 days before the next rent due date
Landlord's notice
At least 30 days before the next rent due date
Controlling statute

Ending a month-to-month tenancy in Virginia

Tenant: At least 30 days before the next rent due date (unless the lease states otherwise).

Landlord: At least 30 days before the next rent due date; no cause required for a standard month-to-month. Current numbering after the 2019 VRLTA recodification; large owners non-renewing many units at once must give 60 days.

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Frequently asked questions

How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Virginia?

At least 30 days before the next rent due date (unless the lease states otherwise). Give it in writing and keep proof of delivery. Verified July 2026 against Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1253.

How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Virginia?

At least 30 days before the next rent due date; no cause required for a standard month-to-month. Current numbering after the 2019 VRLTA recodification; large owners non-renewing many units at once must give 60 days.

Can a landlord end a month-to-month tenancy without cause in Virginia?

Generally yes, with proper notice: At least 30 days before the next rent due date; no cause required for a standard month-to-month Confirm with Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1253 and any local ordinance.

What statute governs notice to vacate in Virginia?

Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1253. The source text is at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title55.1/chapter12/section55.1-1253/.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a best-effort summary compiled from a cited source and verified July 2026. Notice rules change and many cities add stricter just-cause or longer-notice ordinances a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.

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Notice to vacate law in every state

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