Virginia limits municipal rental inspection programs to designated blighted districts and requires specific procedural standards, preempting blanket rental registration ordinances.
Va. Code § 36-105.1:1 lets localities establish rental inspection districts only in areas where (a) substantial blighted conditions exist, (b) inspection is necessary to protect public health and safety, or (c) violations are likely to spread. Districts must be specifically designated by ordinance after public hearing. Localities cannot impose citywide rental registration without meeting these statutory criteria. Inspection fees are capped, and exemptions exist for newer or recently inspected properties.
Owner refusal of inspection: civil penalty per ordinance, typically $250-$1,500. Improperly designated districts: ordinance void.
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Hampton, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Hampton, VA
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