Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia
Landlord and tenants
How can a state court (MD) enforce a rental agreement violation ($2,300 in owed rent) when the defendant is living in another state (VA)?
Asked on 7/19/08, 5:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Allen
The Law Office of Susan E. Allen, PLLC
Re: Landlord and tenants
Generally speaking, the place where the property is located or where the contract was entered will create jurisdiction. That the defendant lives out of state means only that you have to ensure proper service and that you docket the judgment in the county where the defendant owns property so you have an effective lien.
Answered on 7/20/08, 4:09 pm
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