Delay Unlawful Detainer Appearance

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To delay a first appearance in a virginia unlawful detainer case for non-payment, you can request a continuance by preparing a written motion explaining your need for an updated ledger to verify payment accuracy. Submit this motion to the court clerk before your appearance and present it to the judge on your court date. Consider checking for any procedural errors by the landlord that could delay proceedings. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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i have a non residental unlawful detainer in vir****inia for non payment how can i delay first apperence
In Vir****inia, to delay a first appearance in an unlawful detainer case for non-payment, you mi****ht consider:
- Requestin**** a continuance from the court, explainin**** any valid reasons you have.
- Checkin**** if the landlord has made any procedural errors that could delay proceedin****s.
Would you like information on how to request a continuance?
im requestin**** a updated led****er can that ****et continuance
Requestin**** an updated led****er mi****ht not automatically ****rant a continuance. However, you could ar****ue that you need the led****er to verify the accuracy of the claimed amount due. Present this request to the court as a reason for needin**** more time. Would you like ****uidance on how to formally request a continuance?
how can i formally introduce it the day of court
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To formally introduce your request for a continuance in court, you can:
- Prepare a written motion explainin**** your request for an updated led****er and the need for more time.
- Clearly state your reason and any supportin**** evidence.
- Submit the motion to the court clerk before your appearance and present it to the jud****e on your court date.
Would you like more detailed ****uidance on preparin**** this motion?