Advisory Groups, Authorities, & Commissions
Tenant - Landlord Commission
The Tenant-Landlord Commission established in 1974, is an advisory board to Arlington’s County Board. The Commission has nine members appointed by the County Board for three-year terms. There are three representatives from each of the following groups: Tenants, Landlords and Public Interest (home owners who do not own rental property.) Responsibilities of the Commission are to:
- Provide information to tenants and landlords
- Hear grievances and mediate disputes between tenants and landlords
- Advise the County Board on policy and programs i.e. Relocation of Tenants
- Propose legislation for the County Board’s recommendation to the General Assembly
The Tenant-Landlord Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Conference Room A - Lobby.
To confirm the meeting date and time contact the staff coordinator by email or call 703.228.3765. All meetings are open to the public and begin with a time for Citizen Comment.
County staff handles the day-to-day inquiries for information, referrals, advice and mediation from citizens regarding tenant-landlord issues. Staff is bi-lingual and available to assist citizens with tenant-landlord issues Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at either 703-228-3765 or via email.
HOUSING DIVISION
Tenant – Landlord Commission
Meeting time: 7:30 to 9:00 PM
