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    Jul 14, 2013, 06:42 AM
    My landlord gave me a 5 day pay or quit notice. Does that mean get out if I don't pay
    If I don't pay in 5 days can my landlord come an make me get out or is there a court process. I live in norfolk va.
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    Jul 14, 2013, 06:47 AM
    Yes he has to file in court at 5 says. Then you need to pay up or be move by the date the Judge gives you.
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    Jul 14, 2013, 06:53 AM
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    Yes he has to file in court at 5 says. Then you need to pay up or be move by the date the Judge gives you.
    Ok are you sure? He's telling me that I have to get out after 5 days without a court process. Im not sure if he can do that.
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    Jul 14, 2013, 07:02 AM
    Very few States do it that way and Its usually a scare tactic or he never did proper eviction. I am on a cell phone so I or someone here will link you to the law or explain it.
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    Jul 14, 2013, 07:19 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by VanessaB28 View Post
    Ok r u sure? He's telling me that i have to get out after 5 days without a court process. Im not sure if he can do that.
    Yes we are sure, but that is a general statement. It would help if you tell us what you are renting. Are you renting a house, an apartment in a house or apartment building or just a room? That may make a difference.

    But this site:
    Virginia Eviction

    Should confirm the process for you. You might want to print it out and give it to the landlord.

    But if you can't pay, then you should be looking for new accommodations ASAP.
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    Jul 15, 2013, 02:39 AM
    He just wants you out, without all the legal trouble and of course morally, if you can not pay, you should leave, but legally he has to do formal eviction.

    ** as a note you will still owe the rent and he can get a judgement against ou
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    Jul 15, 2013, 04:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by VanessaB28 View Post
    Ok r u sure? He's telling me that i have to get out after 5 days without a court process. Im not sure if he can do that.
    He is right and wrong. If you haven't paid your rent on time, you don't have the right to continue to be there. So, in a way, you "have to" get out. But he still can't force you to get out without first getting a court order.

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