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An eviction proceeding is one in which a landlord is petitioning the court to force a tenant out of his home, either for violating the terms of the lease or non-lease agreement, or, most commonly, for non-payment of rent. After proper notice is given to the Tenant by the landlord, called a Statuatory Notice (of about 3 to 5 days depending on your State), the landlord may file eviction proceedings. In Florida the tenant has then five days, excluding holidays and weekends, to answer the Summons for Eviction. This answer must be accompanied by cash or money order for the rent involved, and given to the Clerk's Office of the court. The money is placed into the Registry and a hearing date is set. If the hearing date is set at a time after the next rent is due then the judge will order the Tenant to pay that additional rent to the Clerk's Registry in order to continue the process. If the Tenant does not appear in court, does not pay the rent into the Clerk's Registry, or otherwise loses the case, a judgment will be entered in favor of the Landlord, and the Tenant will be given 24 hours to vacate the premises. If the premises are not vacated after the 24 hours is up, the Landlord hires the Sheriff's Department to force the Tenant out of the home. An eviction process takes about 3 weeks to one month in Florida or South Carolina. In other states it could take longer.

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What happens if your renters do not move out after you filed an eviction?

They will have their day in court and then will be ordered by the court to leave. You can then enforce this using the local police/sheriff, after the appointed date for them to be out.


Can someone be evicted in court despite having moved due to constructive eviction?

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How do you respond to an eviction letter?

Appear in court to contest the attempted eviction or settle with the landlord.


What is the definition of eviction?

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How long does an eviction process in Virginia take?

In Virginia, the eviction process typically takes about 30 to 60 days from the filing of the unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit to the final court ruling, depending on the court’s schedule and whether the tenant contests the eviction. If the tenant does not respond or appears in court, the process may be quicker. However, if the tenant contests the eviction, it can take longer due to potential delays from court hearings and appeals. After a judgment, additional time may be needed for the landlord to coordinate the physical eviction with local law enforcement.


Can you get an eviction forgiven?

You can get an eviction forgiven but it will remain in your civil court record unless you have it expunged. You can have an attorney help you expunge it if you have had it forgiven.


If you moved and never were served with eviction papers?

If you weren't served an eviction notice and the case did not go to court, there will not be an eviction on your record. You can check the court records in your county to make sure there isn't an eviction on your record.


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What happens after the stay has been lifted if you are a renter?

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How do you get an extension on an eviction warrant?

To get an extension on an eviction warrant, you need to contact the court and petition for a modification. You can also talk to the landlord and ask for an extension.


Can a landlord let you move back in after eviction and you pay the back rent?

That's his choice, but know that the eviction can still show in court records.