Winning in Court: How to Prepare for Unlawful Detainer Cases in Virginia General District Courts

This course, taught by Crystal Kramer of Kramer Elias, provides detailed guidance on the requirements of landlords to terminate a lease and pursue an eviction, as well as the step-by-step procedure of eviction cases in the general district courts of Virginia. The course provides an introduction to common reasons for eviction, notice requirements to pursue eviction, eviction defenses, and practical guidance on maneuvering the procedural and evidentiary requirements and obtaining a successful outcome for your landlord client.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the requirements that landlords must satisfy before filing in court for an eviction

2. Break down the procedure of an eviction case - from the initial lease violation through the eviction

3. Analyze the hurdles landlords often face in court with eviction cases, as well as affirmative defenses tenants may raise at trial