Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

if tenant still have not moved, can you garnish wages for back rent


Asked on 10/19/10, 11:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

No, before you can garnish your tenant's wages for "back rent", you must first

obtain a judgment from the local general district court for whatever arrearage

amounts remain unpaid at the time you file your warrant for unlawful detainer along with your request for a writ of possession.

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Answered on 10/24/10, 4:41 pm


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