2010 Code of Virginia
Title 55 - PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES.
Chapter 13.2 - Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (55-248.2 thru 55-248.40)
55-248.13:1 - Landlord to provide locks and peepholes
§ 55-248.13:1. Landlord to provide locks and peepholes.
The governing body of any county, city or town may require by ordinance that any landlord who rents five or more dwelling units in any one building shall install:
1. Dead-bolt locks which meet the requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (§ 36-97 et seq.) for new multi-family construction and peepholes in any exterior swinging entrance door to any such unit; however, any door having a glass panel shall not require a peephole.
2. Manufacturer's locks which meet the requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and removable metal pins or charlie bars in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code on exterior sliding glass doors located in a building at any level or levels designated in the ordinance.
3. Locking devices which meet the requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code on all exterior windows.
Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall further provide that any landlord subject to the ordinance shall have a reasonable time as determined by the governing body in which to comply with the requirements of the ordinance.
(1977, c. 464; 1988, c. 500.)
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