BOONES MILL, Va. – Business owners in Boones Mill say ongoing maintenance problems at a commercial property forced them to shut their doors, raising concerns about landlord responsibilities and tenant protections.
For the past two years, tenants in one storefront have reported issues including malfunctioning heating and cooling systems, water leaks and other structural concerns.
Mike Meredith, owner of the former Boones Mill Mercantile, said water regularly seeped in through the back door, creating damage and odor…