Summary
A landlord in Virginia is required to deliver a Tenant Rights and Responsibility letter to a tenant before a court hearing. The landlord can deliver the notice in person and if the tenant refuses to sign, a witness may be needed. The landlord can also submit proof of delivery to the court. The landlord is considering using a courier service to avoid conflict with the tenant. The tenant is behind on rent and the landlord is hoping to get a judgement for back rent and eviction.Full Conversation
I am landlord. Per court today i have to submit a Tenant Rights and Responsibilty letter to tenant before they will hear my case. Can i deliver in person to tenant and what if they refuse to sign it.
What is the location of your rental property? This will help me provide accurate information as tenant-landlord laws vary by state.
Virginia augusta county
What is the reason for your court case? This will help me provide more accurate information.
3 months behind on rend. They have been served a notice to vacate june 30th *
What is the exact content of the Tenant Rights and Responsibility letter you are required to deliver?
In Virginia, landlords can generally deliver notices in person. If the tenant refuses to sign, you may need a witness.
Its a * page letter basically stating tenant/landlord responsibilities. Judge told me where to find it online.
What is the deadline given by the court for you to deliver the Tenant Rights and Responsibility letter to your tenant?
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What is the name of the court handling your case? In Virginia, landlords can generally:
- Deliver notices in person
- Require a witness if tenant refuses to sign
- Submit proof of delivery to the court.
General District court staunton va
What is the date of your next court hearing?
General District Court Staunton VA contact details:
- Address: * E Johnson St, Staunton, VA *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
*/*/* i can take a witness with me
What is the name of your witness and what is their relationship to you?
I will ask my neighbor Mr. Cox who does the yard maintence for me at the property
What is the full name of your tenant?
Stacy Dawn Morrison
What is the best way to contact Stacy Dawn Morrison?
I don't have a current phone #. Only the physical address
What is the physical address of Stacy Dawn Morrison?
* Lee Jackson Highway Raphine Va *
What is the best time to deliver the Tenant Rights and Responsibility letter to Stacy Dawn Morrison?
Probably afternoon hours.
What is the best way to document the delivery of the Tenant Rights and Responsibility letter if Stacy refuses to sign it?
I was considering a courier service but dont know any
What is the reason you are considering a courier service?
To avoid any conflict with tenant. They are refusing to leave
What is the current status of the eviction process? Have you already served an eviction notice?
After letter is delivered case will be on */*/*. Im hoping i will get the judgement for back rent and eviction will be carried out
What is the total amount of back rent owed by the tenant?
It was as of today $*.*. Plus $* court fee
What steps have you taken so far to recover the back rent from the tenant?
Filed initial papers with court on may 25th after delivering notice to vacate papers
What was the tenant's response after receiving the notice to vacate?
It was given in person. She was suppose to be looking into a place with income restriction.
What is the income restriction that the tenant is looking into?
Low income housing
Low income housing as she doesn't keep a job
Hud or low income housing
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