Tenant-Landlord Commission

Ten commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to three-year terms: three commissioners represent tenants, three represent landlords, and four represent the community-at-large.

Citizen Commissioners

• Robert H. Chamberlain - Chairperson
• Shahana B. Islam - Condominium Owner

Tenant Commissioners

• Perez Otonde
• Anup Nair

Landlord Commissioners

• Karen M. Geier-Smith - Vice-Chairperson
• Paula Park  - Secretary

The Tenant-Landlord Commission meets the second Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. Meetings are open to the public and time is available for public comment.

Mission

To give objective and fair assistance to the county’s tenants and landlords.

Duties

• To advise the Board of Supervisors of tenant-landlord problems and trends
• To educate the public concerning rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
• To inform tenants and landlords of the mediation and arbitration services available through Consumers Affairs
• To recommend changes in tenant-landlord laws at all levels of government
• To represent Fairfax County before legislative, public and private bodies
• Arbitrate tenant-landlord complaints referred by the Consumer Affairs Branch

Staff

• County staff handles the day-to-day inquiries for information, referrals, advice and mediation from citizens regarding consumer issues.
• Staff is available to assist citizens Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AGENDA

• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - January 13, 2022
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - December 9, 2021
• Meeting Canceled Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - November 18, 2021
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - October 14, 2021
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - August 12, 2021
• Meeting Canceled Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - June 10, 2021
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - May 13, 2021
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - April 8, 2021
• Meeting Canceled Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package - February 11, 2021
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package – December 10, 2020
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package – October 8, 2020
• Tenant-Landlord Commission Agenda Package – August 13, 2020

Minutes

Annual Reports

• Tenant-Landlord Commission FY 2021 Annual Report
• Tenant-Landlord Commission FY 2020 Annual Report
• Tenant-Landlord Commission FY 2019 Annual Report

Public Service Announcement

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:

Renter's Insurance PSA 1
Renter's Insurance PSA 2