Property Management

A Virginia commercial landlord wants to evict a tenant who has not paid rent. The first legal step is typically to:

AChange the locks immediately
BServe a pay-or-quit notice (unlawful detainer notice)✓ Correct
CFile directly in Circuit Court
DContact VREB

Explanation

In Virginia, the eviction process begins with serving the tenant a written pay-or-quit notice (typically 5-day notice for nonpayment of rent in commercial leases). If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may then file for unlawful detainer in General District Court.

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