Rental Property Rules in Arlington County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Arlington County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Arlington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Arlington County Code § 29-4 bars any owner from occupying or leasing a dwelling unit unless it and the premises comply with Chapter 29's Building Maintenance Standards, which adopt the state Building Maintenance Code covering heat, hot water, sanitary conditions, security locks, and air conditioning.
Arlington County Rental Property Habitability
Some RestrictionsArlington County Code § 29-4
A. No owner or other person shall occupy or lease to another person any dwelling or dwelling unit unless it and the premises comply with the requirements of this chapter and all other applicable laws and regulations of Arlington County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. B. Unless otherwise specified, the owner shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
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