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1. How does this ordinance affect my ability to terminate a tenancy?

Landlords retain the ability to terminate a tenancy for several reasons, including: failing to pay rent, breaching the lease, undertaking substantial repairs, or using the unit as a primary residence. Relocation payments may be required in some instances.

On March 23, 2021, the Richmond City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21 ("Eviction Moratorium") establishing a temporary moratorium on certain evictions of residential tenants in Richmond through the local emergency and sixty (60) days thereafter. 

2. I raised the rent on my property since July 21, 2015, what happens now?

Rents for rent controlled properties must be reset to the price paid on July 21, 2015, or the first payment on the initial lease if your tenant moved in after July 21, 2015. No refunds are required for rent increases before December 30, 2016.

3. How do I file notices of rent increases and termination of tenancy?

Landlords must submit written notices of any actions to all tenants, and file a copy with the Rent Board. Please visit the "Forms" webpage on this website to submit online forms and notices, or contact the Rent Program office for assistance.

• Rent Increase
• Termination of tenancy

4. How do I enroll as a landlord? Where can I find forms?

You must submit an online enrollment form to the Rent Program office. Enrollment and all other forms can be found on our website under the "Forms" webpage.