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2007 SESSION
HB 2244 Unlawful detainer actions; bad faith by tenant.
Introduced by: Algie T. Howell, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Unlawful detainer actions; tenant's intent to cause injury. Provides for a shorter period of time (15 days) for an initial hearing on an unlawful detainer action filed to terminate a tenancy pursuant to the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act, where the plaintiff files a sworn affidavit stating (i) that the tenant has prior knowledge that he unlawfully detaining the plaintiff's property, and (ii) that the tenant is maliciously and willfully continuing the unlawful detainer intending to injure the plaintiff.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Unlawful detainer actions; bad faith by tenant. Provides for a shorter period of time (10 days) for an initial hearing on an unlawful detainer action filed to terminate a tenancy pursuant to the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act, where the plaintiff makes a preliminary showing of bad faith by the tenant.