Specific Acts Pertaining to Real Estate Practice
Virginia Condominium Act - is a set of laws that govern the operation and management of condominiums in Virginia. The Act sets forth the rights and responsibilities of condominium associations and unit owners. It also establishes procedures for the resolution of disputes relating to condominiums.
Condominium - a type of ownership of a multi-unit property in which each unit owner has a separate deed to their unit and an undivided interest in the common areas of the property. The common areas of a property are the areas that all the occupants of the property share.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) - outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Virginia, ensuring fair treatment and clear expectations in rental agreements.
Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act - aims to prevent damage to underground utility lines during excavation activities by establishing guidelines for marking utility locations and responsibilities for excavators.
Property Owners Association Act - outlines the governance, rights, and responsibilities of property owners and associations, ensuring fair management and dispute resolution within common interest communities.
The Property Owners Association Act (POAA) - establishes the legal framework for property owners' associations (POAs) in Virginia, which govern common interest communities. The act defines key terms, outlines the powers of associations, and sets forth the rights and obligations of property owners.