Information For Landlords

The Housing Division can provide additional information for landlords upon request. The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) applies to landlords (and their tenants) who rent a dwelling unit.

Landlord Information

This information contains helpful information for landlords. It provides a guide about renting a single-family home, condominium, or cooperative apartment. It includes:

• An Owner’s Guide to the Application Process
• Application Fees
• Apartment Check In List
• Eviction Process, En Español
• Sample Termination Notice for Non Payment of Rent(PDF, 341KB)
• Facts and Disclosure Information on Lead-Based Paint
• Basics of Landlord and Tenant Law
• Fair Housing
• Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities.

For more information, contact the Housing Information Center, 703-228-3765.

If you collect $10,000 or more annually in rentals, you also must obtain an Arlington County business license. For more information contact the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703-228-3060 or email business@arlingtonva.us.