RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond’s long-debated rental inspection program is once again at a standstill after city councilmembers raised concerns about key aspects of the ordinance during a recent meeting.
The proposed program, introduced in 2023, aims to ensure that landlords maintain safe and sanitary housing conditions for tenants. It would also designate certain deteriorating neighborhoods as “rental inspection districts,” allowing for more proactive enforcement of housing codes.
However, during the latest city council meeting, councilmembers signaled that more changes are needed before they are ready to move forward…