Newport News Landlord-Tenant Rules
Newport News adds local rules on top of Virginia landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Free legal aid for renters | The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV) takes applications through its Community Support Team at 757-827-5078 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Wednesdays), by walk-in at its offices, or through its web application for non-emergency matters. Its offices include Hampton: 30 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669, (757) 275-0080 (Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-noon). Office list: https://laseva.org/offerings/. The office pages do not list which cities each office serves. Source: Official source |
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Eviction cases in Newport News are heard in: Newport News Civil General District Court, 2500 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607-4307; (757) 926-3520
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right to counsel was found. Official source
Local agencies
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia - Hampton Office — Free civil legal help for eligible clients. (757) 275-0080; intake 757-827-5078.
- Newport News Civil General District Court - Clerk's Office — Civil General District Court clerk for Newport News. (757) 926-3520, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Newport News add on top of Virginia law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 29, 2026.
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