Question about removing tenants during covid

[Logan Vierstra]

I'm under contract on a duplex in Norfolk Virginia. We are intending on letting the tenants stay, but I still want to get an idea what the process would look like if we decided we wanted to remove one or other of the tenants while Covid restrictions are still in place. 

It is my understanding that it's pretty much impossible to evict a tenant in Virginia for late payment, but that if a lease term comes to an end, that I could ask a tenant to leave. 

Is that true? 

Or would I be stuck with these tenants if they became a problem? 

[Logan Vierstra]

@Patti Robertson 

Thanks for the info Patti! 

Our inspection turned up a whole lot of issues that weren't foreseen, so we're reentering negotiation. The foundation is pretty tore up, do you think getting that repaired would be grounds for removing tenants?

If so, is the process to remove someone taking any longer than usual right now?