Virginia Supreme Court grants temporary statewide moratorium on evictions

State Issues Covid-19 Virginia Mortgages Evictions

On August 7, the Virginia Supreme Court, at the request of the governor, granted a temporary statewide moratorium on eviction proceedings in Virginia. The order suspends the issuance of writs of eviction pursuant to unlawful detainer actions, unless such writs are unrelated to a failure to pay rent. The moratorium is effective through September 7.