Housing: Landlord and Tenant Click the links below to get additional information on each topic Can my landlord bar my guest from my rental property Reasons why your landlord may tell you that certain people are not allowed in your rental unit. How the landlord can do that, and how you can respond. Evictions and Utilities Shutoff Evictions and Utilities Shutoff Fair Housing What to do if you feel like you have been discriminated against by your landlord, or a potential landlord. Federally Subsidized Housing-Tenant Based Low-income housing for financially eligible households. Tenant based low-income housing means that you have a voucher that allows you to rent from private landlords while the housing authority pays part of your rent. An explanation of how it works and what your rights are. Federally Subsidized Housing-Unit Based Low-income housing for financially eligible households. Unit based low-income housing means that you live in a particular complex managed by the housing authority, instead of being able to choose your place. An explanation of how it works and what your rights are. Foreclosures Discusses the process by which your mortgage holder may foreclose on your home when you get behind in payments, and what you might be able to do to avoid foreclosure. Also, what happens after the foreclosure is completed? Home Ownership A very general explanation of some of your rights and responsibilities when owning or buying your own home. VLAS does not assist with buying or selling a home. Mobile Home Park Rights A quick guide to your rights if you live in a mobile home park. Mobile Home and Lot Renters For those who are renting their mobile homes, and are renting the lot it sits on in a mobile home park with 10 or more lots. Public Housing Low-income housing for financially eligible households. The complex is owned and managed by the local public housing authority. Explains how to apply, and what your rights and responsibilities are, as well as the responsibilities of the housing authority. Rent to Own Housing Some people try to buy a home by first renting it for a while, with the intent that the rent will be applied to the purchase price and they will eventually own it. However, many deals that look or sound like a rent to own transaction really are not. Read about some of the legal and financial considerations, what you should be careful about, and how you might end up owning nothing at all. Renters' Rights in Virginia Renters' Rights in Virginia Repairs and Maintenance of a Rental Property Landlord’s duty to keep your rental unit in safe and livable condition. Tenant’s share of the duties. What you can do if the landlord is not responding to your need for repairs. Security Deposits Can my landlord refuse to return my security deposit after I move out? For what reasons? How can I get it back if the landlord doesn’t give it to me? Statement of Tenant Rights Statement of Tenant Rights Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Virginia offers income and real estate tax relief to some people who are disabled or are 65 and older. Learn how to check if you’re eligible. When Rental Property is Destroyed What happens when the place you’re renting is destroyed by fire or some other casualty, whether through your fault, the landlord’s fault, or natural causes? What happens if your personal property is destroyed or damaged? VA Fair Housing Law and Assistance Animals Your tenant rights if you have an assistance animal. Qué necesita saber sobre su caso de desalojo Qué necesita saber sobre su caso de desalojo Updated 10/2024
