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§ 55.1-701 Applicability

The provisions of this chapter apply only with respect to transfers by sale, exchange, installment land sales contract, or lease with option to buy of residential real property consisting of not less than one nor more than four dwelling units, whether or not the transaction is with the assistance of a licensed real estate broker or salesperson.

History

This law was first created in 1992. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 717 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1992 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2007, chapter 265; in 2017, chapter 386; in 2019, chapter 712.

1992, c. 717, § 55-517; 2007, c. 265; 2017, c. 386; 2019, c. 712.

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