Eviction in Portsmouth, Virginia
Where eviction cases are filed in Portsmouth, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Portsmouth
- Eviction court
- Portsmouth General District Court - Civil Division — General District Court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 14-day written pay-or-quit notice. Virginia rules
- Renter households
- 16,944 (42% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Portsmouth
Eviction cases in Portsmouth are heard by the Portsmouth General District Court - Civil Division (General District Court (unlawful detainer)).
- Portsmouth General District Court, Civil Division — 1345 Court Street, Suite 104, P.O. Box 129, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3666; (757) 393-8624 · website
Clerk's office hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. The court's schedule lists Monday civil hearings in Courtroom #3, including pro se contested unlawful detainer cases at 11:00 AM.
How eviction cases work locally
| Hearing schedule | Pro se contested unlawful detainer cases are heard Mondays at 11:00 AM in Courtroom #3. 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 Portsmouth:
- 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 Portsmouth
Median gross rent in Portsmouth: $1,300/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
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Related
- Virginia landlord-tenant law
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- Virginia eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Virginia (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file an eviction in Portsmouth?
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.