Virginia Headlines
Mandated Coverage of Tenant Relocation Expenses Resurfaces in Arlington
The Arlington County Board is considering requesting legislation in the 2012 session of the Virginia General Assembly to grant authority to local governments to force property owners to provide relocation assistance to tenants when properties undergo redevelopment. Under existing code, 120 days notice is required when tenants are to be displaced due to redevelopment or rehabilitation of a building. The County currently has a set of “voluntary” guidelines; however, the County lacks leverage when a property is redeveloped by-right under its existing zoning designation.
