Virginia Beach requires rental property registration through its Rental Inspection Program in designated conservation areas. Not all rental properties citywide require registration, but properties in targeted neighborhoods must register and pass inspections.
Virginia Beach operates a Rental Inspection District program in designated conservation areas under VA Code §36-105.1:1. Properties in these districts must register, pay a registration fee, and pass inspections. Inspections ensure compliance with the Virginia Maintenance Code for basic habitability. Properties outside designated districts are not required to register but must still meet code standards. The program targets neighborhoods with concentrated rental properties and code compliance concerns.
Failure to register in a rental inspection district may result in fines. Properties with uncorrected code violations may face penalties and prohibition of occupancy. Landlords cannot pursue evictions for non-compliant properties.
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