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The Consumer Affairs Branch provides advice,
information, and guidance for tenants and landlords. Though
staff cannot provide legal advice, they can provide guidance to help
resolve your complaint. Below is a list of resources to educate you
in understanding your rights and responsiblities.
Before you rent a place to live or before you rent a place you own, you need to understand what’s in a lease agreement. Rights, responsibilities, and obligations should be clearly stated in the lease agreement. Review the Lease Checklist, before you rent, so you are aware of the items that should be addressed and get links to tenant-landlord laws.
The Handbook for Tenants
and Landlords is an explanation of the Virginia Residential
Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA), tenant-landlord laws, standard
practices, and principles, contains useful advice for tenants and
landlords.
The Tenant Resource Sheet provides information for tenants so they know which county agency to call if they need assistance with repair or maintenance problems in their rental dwelling.
What Tenants and Landlords Need To Know (also available Espanol.) This brochure answers many of the questions frequently asked by tenants and landlords and provides links to applicable laws and resources.This brochure is offered by the Tenant-Landlord Commission and the Consumer Affairs Branch.
Whether you’re renting an apartment, townhouse, condominium or single family home, you can save money by improving the energy efficiency of your rental dwelling. Read Energy Saving Tips for Renters to find out how.
Read the Informed Tenant and Landlord newsletter for useful information and resources for tenants and landlords.
Available now for you to watch are two short Public Service Announcements (PSA) about renter's insurance brought to you by the Fairfax County Tenant-Landlord Commission:
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