Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia

I live an apartment, have for over a year and have four months left on my lease. I received a notice stating that I may possibly be evicted for a material noncompliance. I understand this, but may not have the money to fix what they want and may possibly be evicted. I know they will keep the deposit for repairs. But they may also want the rest of the lease rent which would be around $4000 roughly. If I do get evicted, I will move back to my home state. If I get a subpoena to court, and do not make it, how can I avoid jail, and possibly make payments if they come after me for money? What can I do? Please help.

Asked on 5/07/14, 10:19 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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No, these days those folks among us who can't pay their rents that may be due

under a lease are not put in jail which can normally only happen in criminal

rather than civil matters such as your situation as described.

If you fail to appear in the Virginia court after having been properly served with

a summons, the most that you need to fear is having a civil judgment entered

against you for what the landlord can credibly claim and prove as his or her

damages legally due in the case at that time.

Answered on 5/08/14, 7:21 am

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