Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The DPOR Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section offers conciliations for all fair housing cases, as well as mediations in some regulatory complaints against licensees. DPOR ADR Services are not offered in private disputes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
E-mail: adr@dpor.virginia.gov
File a Complaint
The Compliance and Investigations Division reviews consumer reports against licensees to determine whether DPOR is authorized to process the complaint. DPOR only processes complaints against individuals or businesses that are subject to the laws or regulations of its regulatory boards.
Professions and Occupations
Visit the appropriate Board page for information, forms, and applications specific to each license type.
Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsman
The primary responsibilities of the Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsman are to:
1. Assist members in understanding rights and the processes available to them according to the laws and regulations governing common interest communities and respond to general inquiries;
2. Make available, either separately or through an existing website, information as may be deemed appropriate;
3. Receive Notices of Final Adverse Decisions;
Records & Documents
The Information Management Section responds to requests for closed disciplinary case files, license transcripts (history of a license), and lists of regulants.
Accessible Housing - Design & Construction for Multi-Family Housing
In 1988, Congress added design and construction requirements to the Fair Housing Law, requiring "new multi-family housing" be designed and constructed with certain accessible features. "New" means anything built after March 13, 1991. "Multi-family housing" means any project with four or more units and includes condominiums, apartments and single-story townhouses.
Design and Construction Requirements
The seven design and construction requirements are:
Telephone and Email Directory
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