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2005 SESSION

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HB 1518 Verdict and judgment; damages.

Introduced by: Gary A. Reese | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Verdict and judgment; damages.  Provides that where the court awards a plaintiff judgment for unlawful detainer or entry, the plaintiff may choose to receive a final, appealable judgment for possession and continue the case for up to 90 days in order to establish final rent and damages.  At least 15 days prior to any authorized continuance date, the plaintiff shall mail a notice to the defendant, at the defendant’s last known address, advising (i) of the continuance date; (ii) of the amounts of final rent and damages; and (iii) additional sums sought by the plaintiff.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Verdict and judgment; damages.  Provides that where the court awards a plaintiff judgment for unlawful detainer or entry, the plaintiff may choose to receive a judgment for possession and the plaintiff may continue the case for up to 90 days in order to establish final rent, damages and other amounts as provided under the lease or Virginia law.  At least 15 days prior to any authorized continuance date, the plaintiff shall mail a notice to the defendant, at the defendant’s last known address, advising of (i) the continuance date; (ii) the amounts of final rent, damages, and fees claimed, if known; and (iii) that the plaintiff is seeking judgment for such additional sums.  

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Verdict and judgment; damages.Provides that where the court awards a plaintiff judgment for unlawful detainer or entry, the plaintiff may choose to receive a judgment for possession and the plaintiff may continue the case for up to 90 days in order to establish final rent, damages and other amounts as provided under the lease or Virginia law.