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The DC-431 form, officially titled "Tenant’s Petition for Relief from Unlawful Exclusion," serves as a critical legal document within the Commonwealth of Virginia. It empowers tenants to challenge and seek judicial intervention against landlords who have wrongfully removed them from their rental premises or unjustly interrupted essential services such as gas, water, or electricity. If you believe your rights as a tenant have been violated, taking action by completing and submitting this form is the first step toward seeking restitution or the restoration of services.

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When tenants in Virginia find themselves locked out of their rental homes or apartments without a court order, or if their landlords have unjustly stopped essential services like gas, water, or electricity, they have a powerful tool for seeking justice: the DC-431 form. Officially titled the "Tenant’s Petition for Relief from Unlawful Exclusion," this document is a vital recourse available under VA. CODE §§ 55-225.2, 55-248.26, aimed at addressing such grievances in the General District Court. By filling out and submitting this form, tenants can formally assert that their landlord has either unlawfully removed them from their homes or willfully disrupted essential services. The form outlines the framework for tenants to request various forms of relief from the court, including the recovery of possession of their premises, the resumption of interrupted utility services, or even the termination of the rental agreement. Moreover, it allows for the possibility of recovering actual damages and reasonable attorney fees, providing a structured pathway for tenants to assert their rights and seek justice. Through its specific procedures and requirements, the DC-431 form empowers tenants, giving them a voice in what might otherwise feel like an overwhelming legal system. It serves notice to landlords that unlawful exclusions will not be tolerated and that tenants have a formal means of contesting such actions in court.

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TENANT’S PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM UNLAWFUL EXCLUSION

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §§ 55-225.2, 55-248.26

........................................................................................................................................................... General District Court

CITY OR COUNTY

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................

STREET ADDRESS OF COURT

TO ANY AUTHORIZED OFFICER: You are hereby commanded to summon the Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): You are summoned to appear before this Court at the above address

on		to answer the Plaintiff(s)’ civil claim (see below).
	RETURN DATE AND TIME
	.......................................................................	____________________________________________________
	DATE ISSUED	[ ] CLERK	[ ] DEPUTY CLERK	[ ] MAGISTRATE

CLAIM: I, the undersigned Plantiff-Tenant, this day assert that Plaintiff(s)-Tenant(s) entered into a rental agreement as indicated with Defendant(s)-Landlord(s) for the rental of the premises indicated.

DATE RENTAL AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO DATE RENTAL PERIOD COMMENCED DATE RENTAL PERIOD ENDS

ADDRESS/LOCATION OF PREMISES

I further assert that

[ ] the Defendant(s) unlawfully removed or excluded the Plaintiff(s) from the premises,

specifically, .............................................................................................................................................................

[] the Defendant(s) willfully diminished services to the Plaintiff(s) by interrupting or causing the interruption of gas, water or other essential service to the Plaintiff(s),

specifically, .............................................................................................................................................................

Plaintiff(s) therefore requests that the court grant the following relief: [ ] allow the Plaintiff(s) to recover possession of the premises;

[] require the Defendant(s) to resume any interrupted utility service; or

[] terminate the rental agreement,

and
[		]	recover actual damages of		,
[		]	reasonable attorney fees.
	.......................................................................			____________________________________________________
			DATE		[ ] PLAINTIFF-TENANT	[ ] PLAINTIFF-TENANT’S ATTORNEY

CASE DISPOSITION				Defendant(s) Present?	[ ] YES [ ] NO
[ ] JUDGMENT for Plaintiff(s)
[		]	Recovery of possession of premises.
[		]	Defendant(s) is required to resume the following interrupted utility service:
			.....................................................................................................................................................................................
[		]	Rental agreement is terminated, and the Defendant(s) is ordered return all security given by
			the Plaintiff(s).
[		]	Actual damages in the amount of		,
[		]	Reasonable attorney fees of
[ ]			JUDGMENT for [ ] named Defendant(s)-Landlord(s) [ ]
[ ]			NON-SUIT [ ] DISMISSED
	.......................................................................			____________________________________________________
			DATE			JUDGE
FORM DC-431 (MASTER, PAGE ONE OF TWO) 07/13

CASE NO.

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PLAINTIFF(S) (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL)

.......................................................................................................

DEFENDANT(S) (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL)

.......................................................................................................

TENANT’S PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM UNLAWFUL EXCLUSION

TO DEFENDANT: You are not required to appear; however, if you fail to appear, judgment may be entered against you. See the additional notice on the reverse about requesting a change of trial location. [ ] To dispute this claim, you must appear on the

return date to try this case.

[] To dispute this claim, you must appear on the return date for the judge to set another date for trial.

Bill of Particulars ..................................... .....................

ORDEREDDUE

Grounds of Defense ................................ .....................

ORDEREDDUE

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF(S)

.......................................................................................................

ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S)

.......................................................................................................

HEARING DATE

AND TIME

_______________________

JUDGMENT PAID OR

SATISFIED

PURSUANT TO

ATTACHED NOTICE

SATISFACTION.

................................................

DATE

_______________________

CLERK

DISABILITY

ACCOMMODATIONS for loss of hearing, vision, mobility, etc., contact the court ahead of time.

RETURNS: Each defendant was served according to law, as indicated below, unless not found.

NAME ........................................................

................................................................

ADDRESS ...................................................

................................................................

[ ] PERSONAL SERVICE	Tel.
	No

Being unable to make personal service, a copy was delivered in the following manner:

[] Delivered to family member (not temporary sojourner or guest) age 16 or older at usual place of abode of party named above after giving information of its purport. List name, age of recipient, and relation of recipient to party named above.

_____________________________________________

[] Posted on front door or such other door as appears to be the main entrance of usual place of abode, address listed above. (Other authorized recipient not found.)

[ ] Served on Secretary of the Commonwealth

[ ] NOT FOUND

____________________________

SERVING OFFICER

..................... for___________________________

DATE

NAME .............................................................

......................................................................

ADDRESS .........................................................

......................................................................

[ ] PERSONAL SERVICE	Tel.
	No

Being unable to make personal service, a copy was delivered in the following manner:

_____________________________________________

[] Posted on front door or such other door as appears to be the main entrance of usual place of abode, address listed above. (Other authorized recipient not found.)

[ ] Served on Secretary of the Commonwealth

[] NOT FOUND

____________________________

SERVING OFFICER

..................... for _____________________________

DATE

NAME .............................................................

......................................................................

ADDRESS .........................................................

......................................................................

[ ] PERSONAL SERVICE	Tel.
	No

Being unable to make personal service, a copy was delivered in the following manner:

_______________________________________________

[] Posted on front door or such other door as appears to be the main entrance of usual place of abode, address listed above. (Other authorized recipient not found.)

[ ] Served on Secretary of the Commonwealth

[] NOT FOUND

________________________

SERVING OFFICER

..................... for________________________

DATE

OBJECTION TO VENUE:

To the Defendant(s): If you believe that Plaintiff(s) should have filed this suit in a different city or county, you may file a written request to have the case moved for trial to the general district court of that city or county. To do so, you must do the following:

1.Prepare a written request which contains (a) this court's name, (b) the case number and the "return date" as shown on the other side of this form in the right corner, (c) Plaintiff(s)' name(s) and Defendant(s)' name(s), (d) the phrase "I move to object to venue of this case in this court because" and state the reasons for your objection and also state in which city or county the case should be tried, and (e) your signature and mailing address.

2.File the written request in the clerk's office before the trial date (use the mail at your own risk) or give it to the judge when your case is called on the return date. Also send or deliver a copy to plaintiff.

3.If you mail this request to the court, you will be notified of the judge's decision.

I certify that I mailed a copy of this document to the defendants named therein at the address shown therein on

................................... ______________________________

DATE	[	] Plaintiff
	[	] Plaintiff's Atty.
	[	] Plaintiff’s Agent

Fi. Fa. issued on ............................................................................

Interrogatories issued on: ..............................................................

Garnishment issued on ..................................................................

........................................................................................................

FORM DC-431 MASTER, (PAGE TWO OF TWO) 07/13

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