This Act, found under Title 55.1, Chapter 18, governs the formation and operation of associations subject to a declaration recorded after January 1, 1959. The Act covers many topics, including association charges, access to association records, amendments to the declaration and bylaws, and liens.
Who governs homeowners associations in Virginia? HOAs are subject to a number of state, federal, and local laws and are governed by a common interest community board that creates and enforces certain rules and regulations contained in the HOA's governing documents.
§ 55.1-1805. The Common Interest Community Board may assess a monetary penalty for a violation of this section against any (a) association pursuant to § 54.1-2351 or (b) common interest community manager pursuant to § 54.1-2349, and may issue a cease and desist order pursuant to § 54.1-2352. 2008, cc.
§ 55.1-1915. The declarant, every unit owner, and all those entitled to occupy a unit shall comply with all lawful provisions of this chapter and all provisions of the inium instruments.
Meetings of the board of directors. A. All meetings of the board of directors, including any subcommittee or other committee of the board of directors, where the business of the association is discussed or transacted shall be open to all members of record.
If the vote, consent, or approval is required to be obtained by secret ballot, the electronic means shall protect the identity of the voter. If the electronic means cannot protect the identity of the voter, another means of voting shall be used.
Access to association records; association meetings; notice. A. The association shall keep detailed records of receipts and expenditures affecting the operation and administration of the association.
Maintenance, repair, and replacement of a limited common element is usually the responsibility of the association except to the extent the declaration shifts that duty to the unit owner.
§ 55.1-1215. At the start of a tenancy, a Virginia Landlord must disclose whether there is any evidence of mold in the rental unit. If the landlord's written disclosure states that there is no evidence of mold and the tenant disagrees, the tenant must object in writing within five days after receiving the report.