Wythe County is a Southwest Virginia county of approximately 28,000 residents centered on Wytheville, which occupies one of Virginia’s most strategic highway positions: the junction of I-77 and I-81 — the only place in Virginia where two interstate highways intersect. This crossroads character has made Wytheville a commercial and logistics hub for a broad multi-county region. Wytheville Community College provides educational employment, and Wythe County Community Hospital is a major healthcare employer. The county also includes Rural Retreat and the Fort Chiswell/Max Meadows commercial area near the I-77/I-81 interchange.
Typical rents run $750–$1,000/month. The GDC at 245 South 4th Street Suite 205 runs civil every Monday with a segmented schedule: individuals 9am, merchants 10am, attorneys 10:30am, contested/treasurer 11am. Civil first continuance by Clerk on written agreement of all parties prior to court date; traffic/criminal first by Clerk; subsequent per published Continuance Policy.
📊 Quick Stats
GDC Location
245 S. 4th Street, Suite 205, Wytheville, VA 24382
Population
~28,000 (2025 est.)
Region
Southwest Virginia — I-77/I-81 junction / Wytheville
Key Communities
Wytheville (seat & hub), Rural Retreat, Austinville, Fort Chiswell area
Major Employers
Wythe County Community Hospital, county/schools, Wytheville Community College, I-81 logistics/manufacturing
Typical SFH Rent
$750–$1,000/mo
GDC Clerk
Susan Pike — (276) 223-6075
Rent Control
None
⚡ Eviction At-a-Glance
Nonpayment Notice
5-Day Pay or Quit
Civil (Individuals/UD)
Every Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Civil (Merchants)
Every Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Civil (Attorneys)
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Civil (Contested)
2nd–4th Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
Civil Continuance
1st: Clerk on written agreement of ALL parties prior to court date
Eviction Timeline
3–5 weeks typical (weekly Monday civil)
Statute
Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-1200 et seq.
Wythe County Ordinances & Local Rules
Topic
Rule / Notes
Rental Licensing
No county-level rental registration. Wythe County Building Official (276-223-6050) handles permits. Town of Wytheville and Town of Rural Retreat each have ordinances — confirm for properties within town limits.
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 written itemization.
Fee Disclosure (2024)
Va. Code § 55.1-1204.1 — all charges on the first page of the lease.
Wythe GDC — 27th Judicial District
Address: 245 South 4th Street, Suite 205, Wytheville, VA 24382. Clerk: Susan Pike. Phone: (276) 223-6075. FAX: (276) 223-6087. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. GDC Judges (27th District): Hon. Gerald Eugene Mabe II (Chief), Hon. J. D. Bolt, Hon. Erin J. DeHart, Hon. Randal J. Duncan, Hon. Gino W. Williams. The 27th District serves Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Galax, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Radford, and Wythe. The court publishes an official 2025 Court Schedule and a separate Continuance Policy PDF on its vacourts.gov page — review both before filing.
Civil UD Docket
Civil runs every Monday: arraignments at 8:00 a.m.; individual cases at 9:00 a.m.; merchant/business cases at 10:00 a.m.; attorney cases at 10:30 a.m.; treasurer (1st Monday) or contested cases (2nd–4th Monday) at 11:00 a.m. Individual criminal at 1:00 p.m. Various specialty dockets follow (Animal Control, Bad Checks, DGIF, Photo Tickets on respective Mondays). Weekly Monday frequency is the best scheduling scenario in Southwest Virginia.
Continuance Policy
Civil: first continuance by Clerk only upon written agreement of all parties submitted prior to the court date. Traffic/criminal: first by Clerk; subsequent per published Continuance Policy PDF. Contact Susan Pike at (276) 223-6075 before your Monday civil date.
Entry Notice
Minimum 72 hours’ advance written notice (2024 VRLTA update).
Late Fees
Capped at 10% of monthly rent. At $875/month max late fee = $87.50.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid Society of Southwest Virginia (Abingdon): (276) 623-3021. Virginia Lawyer Referral: (800) 552-7977. Court: (276) 223-6075. 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.
Eviction procedures can vary by county and may change over time. Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements or tenant protections.
For specific legal guidance, consult a qualified Virginia attorney or local legal aid organization.
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I-77/I-81 logistics workers: verify full-time vs. contract/seasonal. Hospital staff (stable W-2). WCC students (require co-signer). Civil: weekly Mondays at 9am (individuals). Civil 1st continuance requires written agreement of ALL parties before court date — get it in writing early. Review the published Continuance Policy PDF at vacourts.gov before filing.
Wythe County Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law: The I-77/I-81 Crossroads Landlord Guide
Wythe County’s defining geographic feature — the intersection of I-77 and I-81 at Wytheville — makes the county the most accessible point in Southwest Virginia, within a day’s drive of a significant portion of the eastern United States population. This crossroads has attracted distribution centers, manufacturing operations, and a substantial commercial corridor. Wytheville itself is a compact, walkable county seat with a historic downtown, Wytheville Community College, and Wythe County Community Hospital as stabilizing employment anchors.
Wythe General District Court, 27th Judicial District, at 245 South 4th Street Suite 205, Wytheville, VA 24382. Clerk Susan Pike: (276) 223-6075. Office hours 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Civil runs every Monday with a segmented schedule: individuals at 9:00 a.m., merchants at 10:00 a.m., attorneys at 10:30 a.m., and contested/treasurer at 11:00 a.m. Civil first continuance by Clerk on written agreement of all parties prior to the court date — this written-agreement requirement is stricter than many Virginia GDCs where the first continuance is freely granted by the clerk on request. Review the court’s published Continuance Policy PDF on its vacourts.gov page before any motion. All 2024 VRLTA updates apply. Legal Aid Society of Southwest Virginia: (276) 623-3021.
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer: General informational purposes only. Civil: every Monday, individuals 9am. Civil 1st continuance requires written agreement of ALL parties in advance. See published Continuance Policy at vacourts.gov. Wythe GDC: 245 South 4th Street Suite 205, Wytheville, VA 24382 — (276) 223-6075. Legal Aid Society of Southwest Virginia: (276) 623-3021. Last updated: March 2026.
