Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1247
Sheriffs authorized to serve certain notices; fee for service.
Operative Text
The sheriff of any county or city, upon request, may deliver any notice to a tenant on behalf of a landlord or lessor under the provisions of § 55.1-1245 or 55.1-1415 . For this service, the sheriff shall be allowed a fee not to exceed $12.
Virginia Code § 55.1-1247 authorizes county and city sheriffs to deliver certain statutory notices to tenants on a landlord's or lessor's behalf, specifically those notices governed by §§ 55.1-1245 and 55.1-1415. This service is optional and request-based — the sheriff is not required to deliver such notices. When a sheriff does perform this service, the fee charged may not exceed $12.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55.1-1247, landlords and lessors in Virginia have the option of requesting that the local county or city sheriff deliver qualifying statutory notices to tenants, rather than arranging delivery through other means. Operators who use this channel should be aware that the sheriff's fee for this service is capped at $12 per delivery. Keeping records of the request and any confirmation of delivery is a practice commonly associated with maintaining a clear paper trail for notice compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Virginia Code § 55.1-1247 establishes that when a landlord uses a sheriff to deliver a notice under §§ 55.1-1245 or 55.1-1415, that delivery is a recognized and authorized method of service. Tenants who receive a notice delivered by a sheriff should understand that this is a legally sanctioned process, and the content and timing of the notice may carry legal significance. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help tenants understand what a particular notice means and what options may be available in response.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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