Landlord-Tenant

ALEXANDRIA CITY

Landlord Tenant Relations Division mediates housing-related disputes between landlords and tenants. The Division provides information to both parties on their rights and responsibilities under local and state law, and by offering mediation by mutual agreement. This division has also produced “The Alexandria Guide to Landlord Tenant Laws and Policies” which is available at https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/housing/info/LTGUIDE%20September%202014%20Revised%20(VE)(1).pdf

421 King Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-746-4990
Legal Services of Northern Virginia assists with landlord tenant eviction cases; utility cut-off and constructive eviction cases; cases involving illegal lock outs; tenant assertion cases for tenants seeking to improve living conditions and require landlord compliance with local housing codes; Fair Housing Act cases; subsidized public housing and Section 8 cases; and administrative hearings before local departments of housing. Eligibility is based on income, assets, household size, and no conflict of interest. Apply on-line, by phone or in person.
121 N. Washington St., Suite 300A, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 778-6800
www.lsnv.org

ARLINGTON COUNTY

Arlington County’s Housing Division provides information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords to assist with resolution of tenant-landlord disputes; educational workshops on landlord-tenant law, lease requirements, tenant screening, tenant rights, mediation and the Virginia Fair Housing Law; and numerous useful documents related to the rental process.
Courthouse Plaza, Suite 701, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-3765 (Information Center)
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https://housing.arlingtonva.us/get-help/rental-services/tenant-landlord-rights/
Legal Services of Northern Virginia assists with landlord tenant eviction cases; utility cut-off and constructive eviction cases; cases involving illegal lock outs; tenant assertion cases for tenants seeking to improve living conditions and require landlord compliance with local housing codes; Fair Housing Act cases; subsidized public housing and Section 8 cases; and administrative hearings before local departments of housing. Eligibility is based on income, assets, household size, and no conflict of interest. Apply on-line, by phone or in person.
3401 Columbia Pike, Suite 301, Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 778-6800
www.lsnv.org

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Fairfax County Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Affairs takes written complaints, produces and distributes a tenant and landlord booklet specific to Fairfax County at no cost to consumers. Fairfax County maintains a Tenant-Landlord Commission within this office.

12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 433, Fairfax, VA 22035
(703) 222-8435
Online complaints http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/IQext/CSW_acs.asp
Legal Services of Northern Virginia assists with landlord tenant eviction cases; utility cut-off and constructive eviction cases; cases involving illegal lock outs; tenant assertion cases for tenants seeking to improve living conditions and require landlord compliance with local housing codes; Fair Housing Act cases; subsidized public housing and Section 8 cases; and administrative hearings before local departments of housing. Eligibility is based on income, assets, household size, and no conflict of interest. Apply on-line, by phone or in person.
4080 Chain Bridge Road, Second Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 778-6800
www.lsnv.org

LOUDOUN COUNTY
Legal Services of Northern Virginia assists with landlord tenant eviction cases; utility cut-off and constructive eviction cases; cases involving illegal lock outs; tenant assertion cases for tenants seeking to improve living conditions and require landlord compliance with local housing codes; Fair Housing Act cases; subsidized public housing and Section 8 cases; and administrative hearings before local departments of housing. Eligibility is based on income, assets, household size, and no conflict of interest. Apply on-line, by phone or in person.
8A South Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 778-6800
www.lsnv.org

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Legal Services of Northern Virginia assists with landlord tenant eviction cases; utility cut-off and constructive eviction cases; cases involving illegal lock outs; tenant assertion cases for tenants seeking to improve living conditions and require landlord compliance with local housing codes; Fair Housing Act cases; subsidized public housing and Section 8 cases; and administrative hearings before local departments of housing. Eligibility is based on income, assets, household size, and no conflict of interest. Apply on-line, by phone or in person.
9240 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 778-6800
www.lsnv.org

REGIONAL

Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Section: This office may be able to assist with consumer questions about obtaining a refund of a security deposit and complaints on rental problems. In most cases, however, the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act and the rental agreement specify remedies available for such problems.

Call toll-free 1-800-552-9963 or 804-786-2042
http://www.oag.state.va.us/index.php/citizen-resources/consumer-protection

Virginia Lawyer Referral Service has referral specialists who provide the name and telephone number of a lawyer near you who has indicated a particular interest in handling your type of problem. The lawyer will be licensed and a member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar. It will then be your responsibility to call the lawyer to schedule an appointment. If it appears that you do not need a lawyer, you will be directed to an agency that may be able to help. Any information that you provide will be strictly confidential. If you are referred to a lawyer, you will be entitled to consult with him or her for up to one-half hour for a fee of $35. The initial consultation may answer your questions and enable you to solve your problem. If your problem requires additional time and work, you will be responsible for any additional legal fees. The lawyer you consult will be glad to discuss his or her fees and the cost of services beyond the initial consultation. However, there is no obligation for either you or the lawyer to go beyond the first consultation.

1111 East Main Street, Suite 700, Richmond, Virginia 23219-0026
Statewide and Nationwide Toll-Free Number: (800) 552-7977
http://www.vsb.org/vlrs/

Virginia Poverty Law Center provides information and assistance on landlord and tenant issues. The website contains sample forms to help tenants who have issues with their landlords such as unresolved maintenance problems, unreturned security deposits, or potential eviction. There is also a model lease.