Evicting Family Member Process

Summary

To evict a family member in Virginia, you must follow a formal eviction process, including serving an eviction notice. Changing locks and contacting law enforcement may not be sufficient. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I let my brother live in a house that was left to me. He moved out then decided to break back into the house and he will not leave. There is no written argument between us
What state is the property located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal rights and potential eviction processes.
virginia
What steps have you taken so far to remove your brother from the property?

In Virginia, you may need to follow a formal eviction process, even for family members.
I changed the locks and told him to leave and contacted law enforcement
What was the response of law enforcement when you contacted them?

In Virginia, you may need to serve an eviction notice to legally remove a tenant.
they couldn’t remove him because I allowed him to stay there but he moved out for over a month and then broke into the house and moved back in with out permission
Did you serve your brother with a formal eviction notice? In Virginia, this is a necessary step in the eviction process.
not yet
What is the reason you haven't served an eviction notice yet? In Virginia, it's crucial to serve a formal eviction notice to start the legal process of eviction.