A legal eviction in VA can only be made for a number of legally acceptable reasons. This means that landlords must provide a valid basis along with the correct amount of days’ notice in order to comply with the legal eviction process within the state.
Not using the correct legal document, in this case, can lead to delays or even legal dismissal of the eviction, so it is important to choose the right type.
5-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Payment)
If a tenant doesn’t comply with the rental payment schedule, the landlord may present them with a 5-Day Notice to Quit. This obliges them to pay rent or quit within 120 hours.
If the tenant complies and pays the rent then the notice will be nullified. If they refuse to pay or vacate the property the landlord will be able to pursue the matter further through the courts.
30-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Compliance)
In the case of a lease violation, the landlord may issue a 30-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance. This will often give the tenant 21 days to correct the breach before they will be obliged to leave the property after 30 days have elapsed.
This kind of eviction notice can also be served unconditionally, thereby not giving the tenant a chance to correct the issue. This might happen if a serious health and safety violation has taken place.
30-Day Notice to Quit (Month-to-Month)
30 Day-Notice to Quit forms can be used to evict month-to-month tenants or those who are don’t have a fixed lease without providing any given cause. This allows the landlord to inform the tenant that they must vacate the property within 30 days or face a legal challenge.