Eviction in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Where eviction cases are filed in Chesapeake city, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Chesapeake city
- Eviction court
- Chesapeake General District Court (Civil Division) — General district court Court page
- Filing fee
- Summons for Unlawful Detainer (DC-421): the state fee table lists a $26 processing fee, a $10 courts technology fund fee, legal aid fees ($9 and $1), local courthouse maintenance and law library fees (set locally; together not more than $6), and a $12 sheriff's fee per service. Request for Writ of Eviction (DC-469): sheriff's fee $25 for the first defendant plus $12 for each additional defendant. Virginia General District Court Manual, Appendix A - Civil Forms and Fees (Rev. 09/26), pages A-14 to A-15 and A-34 to A-35
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 14-day written pay-or-quit notice. Virginia rules
- Renter households
- 24,011 (26% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Chesapeake city
Eviction cases in Chesapeake city are heard by the Chesapeake General District Court (Civil Division) (General district court).
- Chesapeake General District Court — 307 Albemarle Drive, Civic Center, Chesapeake, VA 23322-5571 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records
Civil Division (757) 382-3143; civil information (757) 382-3104; clerk's office hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. The civil docket runs Monday-Friday at 9:00 AM (segmented docket), with pro se cases every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. The court links a civil filing fee calculator by locality at https://www.vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Chesapeake city
Summons for Unlawful Detainer (DC-421): the state fee table lists a $26 processing fee, a $10 courts technology fund fee, legal aid fees ($9 and $1), local courthouse maintenance and law library fees (set locally; together not more than $6), and a $12 sheriff's fee per service. Request for Writ of Eviction (DC-469): sheriff's fee $25 for the first defendant plus $12 for each additional defendant.
The manual lists fee components, not a single total; the exact Chesapeake total depends on local fees. Use the court's civil filing fee calculator (https://www.vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home) or call the Civil Division.
How eviction cases work locally
| Pro se docket | Cases with self-represented parties are heard every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Source: Official source |
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The Virginia eviction process
Virginia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Chesapeake city:
- Written termination notice (14-day pay-or-quit for nonpayment; 21/30-day or 30-day notice for breach)
- File unlawful detainer (sworn statement) with the general district court; summons served at least 10 days before the return date
- Initial hearing (return date) as soon as practicable, no more than 21 days after filing (no later than 30 days); tenant may redeem by paying the full balance by the return date
- Judgment for possession
- Writ of eviction requested within 180 days of judgment; writ vacated if not executed within 30 days of issuance
- Sheriff serves notice at least 72 hours before executing the writ; tenant may cancel the eviction by paying the full balance at least 48 hours before the scheduled eviction
Full Virginia eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Chesapeake city
Median gross rent in Chesapeake city: $1,586/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
Chesapeake is an independent city; no local landlord-tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in Chesapeake city
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV) — Serves low-income residents of Hampton Roads. Intake (757) 827-5078, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, or apply online. Norfolk office: 125 St. Paul's Blvd., Ste. 400, Norfolk, VA 23510, (757) 627-5423. Also runs a housing expungement program for eligible eviction records.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Chesapeake city
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Related
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Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.