Generally, no. That is usually a civil matter between property owners.

No, however, the issue(s) that is causing the mold or mildew usually is covered.

First, check your lease to make sure the issues are the responsibility of the landlord to fix. If the issues are the responsibility of the landlord and they have not fixed them in a timely manner, please call the Property Maintenance Inspector at 540-332-3862 ext. 12. The inspector will have to schedule a date and time to come look at the issues and determine if they are violations of the Virginia Property Maintenance Code.

No, it is covered by the Police Department. Call the non-emergency line at 540-332-3842.

Property Maintenance handles nuisance trash on properties, but not the trash cans or dumpsters. Public Works has policies on trash cans and can be contacted at 540-332-3892.

Yes. We can check if they have an active permit and if not, then we can notify them if they need one.

Alleys/undeveloped streets are areas of land that are set aside for use by the adjoining neighbors. It is up to those adjoining neighbors to maintain or improve that land. Thus, the Property Maintenance Inspector does not get involved with alleys/undeveloped streets.

No, it also applies to commercial properties. However, we do not have jurisdiction over state and federally owned properties.

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has regulation for lead paint. They can be reached at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323). Or email our regions Lead Enforcement, Annie Hoyt, at hoyt.annie@epa.gov

The Virginia DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) regulates air quality. Visit https://www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/enforcement for a list of contacts for different types of pollutions.