8.01-471 - Time period for issuing writs of possession in unlawful entry and detainer; when returnable. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-471. Time period for issuing writs of possession in unlawful entry anddetainer; when returnable.

Writs of possession, in case of unlawful entry and detainer, shall be issuedwithin one year from the date of judgment for possession and shall be madereturnable within 30 days from the date of issuing the writ. No writ shallissue, however, in cases under the Virginia Residential Landlord and TenantAct (§ 55-248.2 et seq.) if, following the entry of judgment, the landlordhas accepted rent payments without reservation, as described in § 55-248.34:1.

(Code 1950, § 8-403; 1977, c. 617; 1999, c. 683; 2003, c. 427; 2006, c. 667.)