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Housing cases, such as eviction (also called unlawful detainer), are heard in the General District Court. There are some resources you may find helpful, whether you are a landlord or a tenant.
This is a very technical area of law with strict deadlines.
A little legal advice goes a long way, especially if a subsidized housing interest, such as a Section 8 Voucher, is involved. Be sure to visit Find a Lawyer and check with your local court for local resources.
The VA Law Help 2 Go website has Housing Law guides discussing:
Landlord Repairs
Eviction
Security Deposits
Virginia Housing shares information on Renter Rights and Responsibilities, the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and other ways to be a successful renter.
Additional information about this topic is located at these websites:
VirginiaLawHelp.org - Housing
Virgina Department of Housing and Community Development - several housing issues covered
Eviction Defense Center - from Virginia Poverty Law Center
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act Handbook
Where can I find court forms for landlord and tenant actions?
Visit the Landlord and Tenant Forms page.
What is expungement?
Expungement is a process by which a record, or portion of a record, is officially erased or removed. If a judgment is entered in favor of the defendant in an eviction, or if it is dismissed or "non-suited", the defendant may petition the court for expungement.