When defendant barred of relief

Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1420, under Chapter 14. Nonresidential Tenancies..

Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1420

Should the defendant to a proceeding filed pursuant to § 55.1-1419, or other person on his behalf, not pay the rent in arrear, with interest and costs, nor file a complaint for relief against such forfeiture, within 12 months after execution executed, he shall be barred of all right to be restored to such lands or tenements.