RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Virginia Organizing, a grassroots organization that empowers Virginians dealing with issues affecting their quality of life, held a press conference outside of Richmond City Hall.
The purpose of the press conference was to highlight the concerns and experiences of tenants across Richmond, which Virginia Organizing and community partners have been working to get the city to address since 2022.
In a November 2023 meeting, the Department of Planning and Development Review presented a proposal for a Residential Rental Inspection Program, which would establish rental inspection districts in the city to promote safe, decent and sanitary housing for renters as required by Virginia law…