Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1225
Tenancy at will; effect of notice of change of terms or provisions of tenancy.
Operative Text
A notice of any change by a landlord or tenant in any terms or provisions of a tenancy at will shall constitute a notice to vacate the premises, and such notice of change shall be given in accordance with the terms of the rental agreement, if any, or as otherwise required by law.
Under Va. Code § 55.1-1225, when either a landlord or a tenant in a tenancy-at-will relationship gives notice of any change to the terms or conditions of the tenancy, that notice automatically functions as a notice to vacate the premises. The notice must be delivered in the manner specified by the rental agreement, if one exists, or as otherwise required by applicable law. This rule applies equally regardless of which party initiates the change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a tenancy-at-will arrangement should be aware that under Va. Code § 55.1-1225, issuing any notice of a change to tenancy terms—such as a rent increase or a modification of conditions—is treated by law as a notice to vacate. Compliant operators typically ensure that any such notice is delivered in strict accordance with the method specified in the rental agreement or, absent such terms, in the manner required by Virginia law. Keeping clear records of how and when notices are delivered helps demonstrate compliance with the statutory requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Va. Code § 55.1-1225 provides that if you are living under a tenancy at will and your landlord delivers a notice changing any term or condition of your tenancy, that notice carries the legal effect of a notice to vacate—not merely a proposed modification. Understanding this distinction can be important when evaluating your options, including raising the nature of the notice as a relevant factor in any proceeding or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Virginia law. Tenants who believe a notice was not delivered in accordance with the rental agreement or applicable law may have grounds to raise that issue in a legal proceeding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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