Prince George County sits south of Richmond at the junction of I-95 and I-295, bordering the independent City of Petersburg to the north and west. With approximately 38,000 residents, the county is home to Fort Gregg-Adams — the U.S. Army’s premier logistics and sustainment installation, formerly known as Fort Lee — which is one of the most significant military installations on the East Coast and the county’s dominant economic driver. The base employs tens of thousands of soldiers, Department of Defense civilians, and contractors, creating one of Virginia’s most stable and predictable rental markets anchored by military housing demand.
Year-round residential rents run $1,100–$1,600/month, elevated by military and civilian DoD demand. The Combined GDC/JDR at 6601 Courts Drive runs civil every Tuesday: UD/civil returns at 9:00 a.m., contested at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., garnishments at 1:00 p.m. A strict dress code applies — no shorts, halters, tank tops, cell phones, or electronic devices. First continuance for traffic only by Clerk; all civil and criminal continuances by Judge.
📊 Quick Stats
GDC Location
6601 Courts Drive (P.O. Box 187), Prince George, VA 23875
Population
~38,000 (2025 est.)
Region
Petersburg Metro — I-95/I-295 Corridor / Fort Gregg-Adams
Key Communities
Prince George CH (seat), Disputanta, Carson, Fort Gregg-Adams (base)
Major Employers
Fort Gregg-Adams (U.S. Army), Prince George County gov. & schools, Rolls-Royce (manufacturing), Amazon (logistics)
Typical SFH Rent
$1,100–$1,600/mo
GDC Clerk
Edmonia Michelle Frederick — (804) 733-2781 / (804) 733-2783
Dress Code
Strictly enforced — no shorts, halters, cell phones, electronic devices
⚡ Eviction At-a-Glance
Nonpayment Notice
5-Day Pay or Quit
Civil UD Returns
Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Contested Civil
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Garnishments
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Continuances
Traffic only: 1st by Clerk. Civil & criminal: Judge only
Dress Code
No shorts, halters, tank tops, cell phones, or electronic devices
Eviction Timeline
3–5 weeks typical (weekly Tuesday civil)
Statute
Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-1200 et seq.
Prince George County Ordinances & Local Rules
Topic
Rule / Notes
Rental Licensing
No county-level rental registration required. Prince George County Building Official (804-722-8640) handles permits. Properties within Petersburg city limits file at Petersburg GDC, not here — confirm your property’s jurisdiction. Fort Gregg-Adams on-post housing is federally managed and not subject to state landlord-tenant law.
Rent Control
None (Va. Code § 55.1-1322).
Security Deposit
Capped at 2 months’ rent (Va. Code § 55.1-1226). Return within 45 days with itemization. Military tenants: note the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides additional lease termination and deposit rights for active-duty military — be familiar with SCRA obligations.
Fee Disclosure (2024)
Va. Code § 55.1-1204.1 — all charges on the first page of the lease.
Prince George Combined GDC/JDR — 6th Judicial District
Address: 6601 Courts Drive (P.O. Box 187), Prince George, VA 23875. Clerk: Edmonia Michelle Frederick. Phone: (804) 733-2781 or (804) 733-2783. Fax: (804) 733-2678. Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. GDC Judges: Hon. Peter D. Eliades (Chief), Hon. Elbert D. Mumphery, Hon. William S. Newsome, Hon. Lyndia P. Ramsey, Hon. Patricia T. Watson. JDR Judges: Hon. Jacqueline R. Waymack (Chief/Presiding), Hon. Christopher B. Ackerman, Hon. Robert John Fierro Jr. The 6th District also covers Surry, Sussex, Emporia City, and Greensville County.
Civil UD Docket — Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
GDC civil runs every Tuesday: returns at 9:00 a.m.; contested civil at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; garnishments at 1:00 p.m. Monday is criminal (arraignments 8:30 a.m., felony cases 9:30 a.m.). Wednesday is attorney traffic trials (9:00 a.m.) and non-attorney traffic (11:00 a.m.). Thursday is State Trooper traffic. JDR runs primarily on Tuesdays (1st–4th) and Thursdays. Weekly Tuesday civil provides reliable UD scheduling.
Continuance Policy
First continuance for traffic infractions only by Clerk; subsequent by Judge. Civil and criminal continuances: all by Judge. Contact the court at (804) 733-2781 before your Tuesday hearing to arrange any civil continuance.
Dress Code
Strictly enforced. No shorts, halters, tank tops, bare midriffs/stomachs, or plunging necklines. No clothing with vulgar/obscene/offensive language. No sleepwear or miniskirts. No hats, food, drinks, or chewing gum. No cell phones or electronic devices.
Military Tenant Note (SCRA)
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides active-duty servicemembers with the right to terminate leases early upon deployment orders or PCS orders with 30-days’ notice. Landlords cannot charge early termination penalties for SCRA terminations. With Fort Gregg-Adams next door, SCRA terminations are common — familiarize yourself with the law before renting to military tenants.
Landlord Entry Notice
Minimum 72 hours’ advance written notice (2024 VRLTA update).
Late Fees
Capped at 10% of monthly rent. At $1,350/month, maximum late fee is $135/month.
Legal Aid / Resources
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society: (804) 649-8991. Virginia Lawyer Referral Service: (800) 552-7977. Prince George Combined Court: (804) 733-2781. Prince George County Admin: (804) 722-8640. JAG Office Fort Gregg-Adams (military legal assistance): (804) 765-3721. DHCD: dhcd.virginia.gov.
Virginia requires 5-day written pay-or-quit notice (§55.1-1245(F)). No statutory grace period, but rent must be 5 days late before late fees apply (§55.1-1204.1). Tenant can redeem tenancy by paying all rent, late fees, attorney fees, and court costs on or before the court return date (§55.1-1250). Tenant may also present a "redemption tender" - a written commitment from a government or nonprofit entity to pay within 10 days of return date. Late fee cap: 10% of periodic rent. The Eviction Diversion Program was renewed and expanded in 2025, allowing qualifying lower-income tenants to be placed on court-ordered payment plans.
Serve the required notice based on the eviction reason (nonpayment or lease violation).
Wait for the notice period to expire. If tenant cures the issue (where allowed), the process stops.
File an eviction case with the General District Court. Pay the filing fee (~$58).
Tenant is served with a summons and has the opportunity to respond.
Attend the court hearing and present your case.
If you prevail, obtain a writ of possession from the court.
Law enforcement executes the writ and removes the tenant if necessary.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Virginia eviction laws and does not constitute legal advice.
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Military tenants: Excellent income (military LES is verifiable), but know the SCRA — active-duty members can terminate with 30 days’ notice on deployment/PCS orders. Use military-friendly leases that acknowledge SCRA rights. DoD civilians/contractors: Very stable long-term tenants. Apply 3x monthly rent. Dress code strictly enforced at court — no cell phones. Civil every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Civil/criminal continuances by Judge only.
Prince George County Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law: Fort Gregg-Adams Rental Market Guide
Prince George County is defined by Fort Gregg-Adams — the U.S. Army’s premier logistics and sustainment installation, formerly Fort Lee — which sits within the county and supports one of the largest military communities on the East Coast. The installation employs active-duty soldiers, DoD civilians, and defense contractors in the tens of thousands, making Prince George County’s rental market heavily influenced by military housing demand. Off-post housing in Prince George County, the neighboring City of Petersburg, and Chesterfield County all serve the Fort Gregg-Adams community. Military renters are generally excellent tenants in terms of income reliability — but landlords must be familiar with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which allows early lease termination on deployment or PCS orders.
Prince George Combined District Courts, 6th Judicial District, are at 6601 Courts Drive (P.O. Box 187), Prince George, VA 23875. Clerk Edmonia Michelle Frederick: (804) 733-2781 or (804) 733-2783. Civil runs every Tuesday: returns 9:00 a.m., contested 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., garnishments 1:00 p.m. First continuance for traffic only by Clerk; all civil and criminal continuances by Judge. Strict dress code applies — no cell phones or electronic devices in court. Petersburg is an independent city with its own separate jurisdiction. All 2024 VRLTA updates apply. Central Virginia Legal Aid serves Prince George tenants at (804) 649-8991.
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer: General informational purposes only. Civil/criminal continuances by Judge only. Petersburg is a separate independent city jurisdiction. Prince George Combined Courts: P.O. Box 187, Prince George, VA 23875 — (804) 733-2781. Central Virginia Legal Aid: (804) 649-8991. Last updated: March 2026.
