Q: Landlord's power of attorney filed no trespassing on me not eviction can she do that?I want my belongings from the house
The landlord is in a nursing home and his sister is now power of attorney and filed trespassing papers on me and my family. No eviction has been served. I still have alot of my belongings there and don't know if I can go get them or if I'll get in trouble if I do. Can she do this?
A: In a residential lease situation in Virginia, a landlord or the landlord's agent or power of attorney must go to court and get a judgment for possession before they can proceed with an eviction or change the locks. If you are the tenant and have personal belongings at the premises, you have a right to go to the premises and get them. If there are any problems, you will need to contact the police.
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