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