In Albemarle County, Park's Edge residents endure stinking floods, rat infestations, fire hazards — and a frequently unresponsive landlord

While state laws do little to protect tenants, counties have options — and Albemarle is beginning to consider them

At least 18 localities in Virginia have rental inspection programs. Here's how Roanoke made theirs.

Virginia law does not make it easy for a renter to force a landlord to improve conditions — even hazardous ones

Against all odds, one Park's Edge tenant got a case into court. It didn't go the way she thought it would.

No way out: How Virginia law fails vulnerable renters

Floods, roaches, rats, mold — this is Charlottesville Tomorrow's investigation into how Virginia law often offers few options for renters in dangerous living conditions.