Virginia Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Virginia Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Eviction Procedures

Eviction is the process by which a landlord obtains possession of the rental property by entering a lawsuit against the tenant(s) and receiving judgment from the court directing the tenant(s) to leave the property and pay back any rent, damage claims and costs of the court process. check to learn more.

Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Virginia

A landlord can evict a tenant in Virginia for a variety of reasons, including tenant failure to pay rent or tenant violation of a portion of the lease or rental agreement. A tenant facing an eviction may have at least one defense available to fight the eviction. check to learn more.

Virginia Eviction

A tenant in the Virginia eviction process may assert any of the following defenses: The breach of a lease provision is not substantial enough to warrant an eviction. The lease provision allegedly violated is unreasonable. The allegations are false. There was improper service. The notice was improper. check to learn more.