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   LawHelp Interactive Housing Law Interview (Separate Website)
These online programs will help tenants address issues related to security deposits, unsafe or unhealthy conditions in their homes and efforts by their landlords to evict them.
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
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  General Information
 
   New Protection for Virginians with Serious Medical Conditions This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Virginia utility customers who have a serious medical condition, or who share a household with a family member with a serious medical condition, now can get a reprieve from cutoffs when they cannot pay their water or electricity bills on time.
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   Can A Landlord Use "Self Help" To Evict Me?

By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   What is the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act?

By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   What Are My Rights Concerning My Security Deposit

By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   The Eviction Process in Virginia

By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   What Happens If I Am Late On My Rent?
What happens if I am late on my rent?
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   Can My Landlord Bar My Guest From My Rental Property?

By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
  
   
   Getting Repairs
This article describes how you can get repairs from your landlord in rental housing
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
  
   
   Taking a Civil Case to General District Court (Part 1 of 3) - Filing and Serving Your Lawsuit
This is the first part of a three part document describing how to take a civil case to general district court. This document tells you how to file your lawsuit and get service on the opposing party.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
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   Taking a Civil Case to General District Court (Part 2 of 3) - Planning and Proving Your Lawsuit
This is the second part of a three part document describing how to take a civil case to general district court. This document tells you how to plan for your lawsuit and how to prove your claim in court.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
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   Taking a Civil Case to General District Court (Part 3 of 3) - Collecting and Enforcing Your Judgment This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
This is the third part of a three part document describing how to take a civil case to general district court. This document tells you how to collect and enforce a judgment you get against a party.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
  
   
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  Other Resources
 
   Senior Citizen's Handbook This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Click above to get more information about this topic from the Senior Citizen Handbook created by the Virginia State Bar.
  
   
   Evictions (including Lockouts and Utility Shutoffs) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about your rights regarding eviction.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
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   Fair Housing This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about the Fair Housing Law
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
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   Housing Opportunities Made Equal (Separate Website)
HOME seeks to ensure equal access to housing for all people.
  
   
   Questions and Answers about Security Deposits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
This pamphlet contains general information about your rights. Consult a lawyer if you have specific questions.
By: Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
 
  
   
   Security Deposits
Information regarding security deposits for rental properties.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
  
   
   Tenant's Right to Prevent Eviction for Non-payment of Rent by Paying All Amounts Owed (Tenant's Right of Redemption) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
  
   
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