When does Fairfax’s Just Cause Evictions Ordinance go into effect?
The original ordinance went into effect on 12/2/22. The ordinance has been revised and the revisions went into effect on 10/6/23.
FAQ Topic: Just Cause - Landlords
When am I permitted to evict my tenants?
Fairfax’s Just Cause Evictions Ordinance prohibits arbitrary evictions. You may still evict a tenant if you have a just cause. You may still legally evict a tenant for the following just causes: Failure to pay rent Breach of lease, but see below for sublessee exceptions Creating a nuisance or damaging the unit Damaging or trespassing … Continued