References to the Code of Virginia, the Code of Fairfax County, and federal laws are provided for informational assistance only, and should not be used or construed as a substitute for legal, financial, managerial, or other professional advice or counsel.

Consumer

• Fairfax County Code Chapter 10 - Consumer protection information for Fairfax County residents.
• Federal Fair Debt Collection Act - avenue for disputing and obtaining validation of debt information.
• Federal Magnuson Moss Act - written warranty disclosed in simple and readily understood language.
• FTC Coolin off rule - contracts signed in your home.
• Virginia Automobile Repairs Facilities Act - provides protections for consumers considering having repair work done on their vehicle.
• Virginia Consumer Protection Act - promoting fair and ethical standards of transactions between suppliers and the consuming public.
• Virgina Freedom of Information Act - a statute giving a person the right to access information from government agencies.
• Virginia Home Solicitation Act - solicitation of the sale or lease by telephonic or other electronic means at any residence other than that of the seller.
• Virginia Mechanics Lien - protecting contractors from non-payment of labor and material.
• Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act – “Lemon Law” on purchased or leased vehicles in Virginia that contains a defect or condition that significantly impairs its safety, use, or market value.

Tenant Landlord

• Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act - establishes the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in Virginia.
  • Chapter 13 - Landlord Tenant - common law when landlord is exempt from VRLTA.

Home and Condominium Owners 

• Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers - Chapter 31
• Animals and Fowl Ordinance - Chapter 41.1
  • Unrestricted dogs prohibited; leash law – Section 41.1-2-4
  • Animals causing unsanitary conditions (Pooper-Scooper law) – Section 41.1-2-6
• Water Recreation Facilities Ordinance - Chapter 69.1
• Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Section 82
  • Enforcement by County officers – Section 82-1-3
  • Removal, (towing) immobilization, and disposition of Vehicles unlawfully parked on private or County property – Section 82-5-32
• Nuisance Noise – Section 108, Article 5
• Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance
• Virginia Condominium Act - contains all facets of developing, building, expanding, and living in a condominium neighborhood.  
• Virginia Common Interest Communities - defines the responsibility and authority of the Common Interest Community Board and the Common Interest Community Ombudsman.
• Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act - applies to common interest communities that are incorporated with the Virginia State Corporation Commission as Nonstock Corporations.
• Virginia Property Owners Association Act - applies to developments subject to a declaration, as defined under this Act.

Cable Policy and Regulation

• Cable Ordinance Chapter 9.1- Fairfax County code chapter that addresses cable television and other communications services.
• Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 - federal law that first codified national policy for the regulation of cable communications:  as originally passed and as currently in force.
• Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 - amended the Cable Act of 1984 on subjects including broadcast channel carriage and rate regulation.
• Telecommunications Act of 1996 comprehensively amended the Communications Act of 1934, including the Cable Act.
• Communications Act of 1934- created the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and established a federal regulatory structure for wireline and wireless communications. This document includes the 1992 and 1996 amendments.

Overview of Business Regulations and Licensing Guidelines

• Massage – Chapter 28.1 - permitting and regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments.
• Solicitor – Chapter 31 - details of requirements to solicit.
• Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal and Gem Dealers – Chapter 33 - requirements to sell precious metals and gems for pawnbrokers and dealers.
• Charitable Solicitors – Chapter 34 pertains to any person which is or holds itself out to be organized or operated for any charitable purpose which solicits contributions from the public.
• Towing – Chapter 82-5-32 -removal, immobilization, and disposition of vehicles unlawfully parked on private or county property.
• Taxicabs – Chapter 84.1 - regulates the operation of taxicabs for hire within the county.