Tenant-Landlord Commission

The Tenant-Landlord Commission hears grievances and facilitates disputes between tenants and landlords, advises the Count Board on policy and programs and proposes legislation for the County Board’s recommendation to the General Assembly.

• Tenant-Landlord Commission Charter(PDF, 159KB)
• Members
• Subcommittees 

2023 Meetings

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How to View and Participate in a Hybrid Tenant-Landlord Commission Meeting

Tenant-Landlord Commission meetings are hybrid meetings where members of the public may attend in-person or via electronic communications using Microsoft Teams.

• Group members, staff, and public testimony will be hosted by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams.
• Meeting access information will be provided on the Commission’s webpage at arlingtonva.us. (link will be posted in chart above prior to the meeting start)
  • How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting
• Live captioning is available when using the Microsoft Teams App. Please download the free Microsoft Teams App onto your computer and test it prior to the meeting. You must be using the Teams App and be logged in in order to use the live captioning feature. For further instruction on how to join a Teams Meeting, you can visit the How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting video.
• Audio is available from the dial-in phone option.
• A recording of the meeting will be posted to the Commission’s webpage two business days after the meeting.
• To request translation services or other reasonable accommodations, contact the staff liaison at the number or email listed below.

The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony or written comments in advance.

• Sign-up online to speak during the commission meeting by 12 noon on the day of the meeting.
  • In-person registration will not be available.
  • Registered speakers will receive an email with further instruction.
  • Speakers will join the meeting via Microsoft Teams (accessible through a web browser or the free app), or, via a phone line to provide their comments.
  • To register by phone, contact Rolda Nedd: Rnedd@arlingtonva.us ; 703-228-3823
  • View the Tenant-Landlord Commission’s Public Comment Guidance for more information.
• Submit written comments online to the Tenant-Landlord Commission. Comments received by 12 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission in advance of the meeting.