Q: Is it best to get lawyer to remove tenant trespassing without lease, or not?
Lease expired over year ago, he has been late multiple times, now is not paying rent past month, harassing us. Saying he will turn power off, water, block driveway.
A: Of course, it's your choice whether or not to hire a lawyer, but we've (most likely) handled many more evictions, so if you can afford a lawyer, it'll save you the hassle and headache. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help if you decide to hire a lawyer. Good luck!
A: If you, as the landlord, are not totally familiar with the process to terminate a lease and the Unlawful Detainer action process in Virginia, it is best to hire an attorney to assist you in order to get it right the first time.
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