Here are some pages on the Eviction Defense Center you might want to read.
- The Steps in the Eviction Process
- Common Questions (on the Tenant Legal Rights page)
You can also contact your local Legal Aid with questions. Their website may also include more legal information about housing issues.
A volunteer attorney may be able to answer your questions through Virginia's Free Legal Answers service.
Basic landlord and tenant information from the Virginia State Bar is available.