Late on rent? New Virginia law gives tenants more time and protection from eviction - Virginia Mercury
Virginia has enacted a new law that extends the grace period for late rent payments and strengthens tenant protections against eviction. Landlords must now provide a longer notice period before filing for eviction and cannot evict for nonpayment until the tenant is at least 30 days past due.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 20, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Virginia should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; the law is effective upon passage (July 1, 2025).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The new law increases the notice period for late rent from 5 days to 30 days before eviction proceedings can begin. Tenants now have more time to pay rent without facing eviction.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Virginia
What you must do
Update lease agreements and internal procedures to reflect the new 30-day grace period and notice requirements. Ensure all staff are trained on the new rules.
Deadline
Immediately; the law is effective upon passage (July 1, 2025).
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