3 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
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Loudoun County has not adopted a formal rental inspection district program under Virginia Code Section 36-105.1:1. Virginia law authorizes localities to establish rental inspection districts but does not require them. The county enforces property maintenance standards through the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Property Maintenance Code) on a complaint-driven basis rather than through proactive rental inspections. Zoning Enforcement investigates occupancy and maintenance complaints at 703-777-0103.
Rental properties in Loudoun County must meet habitability standards under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA, VA Code Section 55.1-1220) and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Property Maintenance Code). Landlords must maintain fit and habitable premises including working plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and structural integrity. Bedrooms must meet minimum size and egress requirements. The county enforces the Property Maintenance Code through its Zoning Enforcement Team on a complaint basis.
Tenants in Loudoun County can file property maintenance and housing complaints through multiple channels. Zoning Enforcement handles complaints about occupancy violations, exterior property conditions, and maintenance code issues at 703-777-0103. The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provides a formal written notice process for habitability issues. Tenants are protected from retaliation under VA Code Section 55.1-1258, which prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who file complaints or exercise legal rights.
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