I have evicted multiple times in VA, most recently in Henrico - you really don't need a lawyer.Read this: https://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/virginia-eviction-proce...The clerk of court is usually helpful, they can't provide legal advice but they can answer questions about the forms.Also, sit in on some court hearings for evictions (unlawful detainer), they usually have specific days scheduled for these hearings - the courts are open to the public.

Expenses till now because of this tenant: Non Payment of October 2020 Rent: $1087.50 Late Fees: $145 Overstaying for February 2021: $1450 Lawyer fees: $450 Unlawful Detainer filing fee: $64 Writ of Eviction: $25Total: $3221.50 up till now. 

There was once a time when I believed that everyone was smart enough to realize that they had been caught in an obvious lie, and the punishment was humiliation enough.

That moves you for paying to relocate them, to paying for the downpayment on their new house and car when they sue you and win.if your state permits, file your unlawful detainer, and then negotiate the cash for keys where upon leaving you will dismiss the suit.

This takes a while and can be pricy, but if you're working in a high-end historic house it can work wonders.If you're a true glutton for punishment and have a wall that has significant cracking and problems, you can order 3' wide adhesive fiberglass mesh, apply it, and skim coat the whole shebang.

But, it's the punishment that America MUST pay in order to reset itself, and after ten years, find ourselves in the same situation!

Yes getting a lot of negativity from BP on this, but I am probably a sucker for punishment.

However, the PM company isn't some petulant child to be punished when they don't meet your unexpressed expectations.

RESIDENCE/RENTAL HISTORY1.We will examine the most recent seven years of residence history.2.Home ownership will be verified through the tax assessors office and/or credit report.3.Rental history will be verified through the property owner and/or rental agent. 4.Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent, damages or fees will result in denial.5.Rental history showing excessive property damage, excessive noise, or unruly behavior will result in denial.6.Three or more notices for failure to pay rent and/or to comply with the terms of the rental agreement, within a 12 month period, will result in denial.7.A person with an eviction or unlawful detainer on their record may be approved if full restitution has been made.

If we do that, I don't think she'll actually move out before the end of the month, in which case, I will have a good address for the Sherriff to serve her a summons when filing for unlawful detainer.