A. The procedure established by this chapter shall be available for use, at the election of an authorized condemnor, in connection with the acquisition of property by condemnation if the use of the procedure is specifically authorized by law.
B. It is the intention of this chapter to provide that property may, in the discretion of the authorized condemnor, be condemned as provided in this chapter before, during or after the construction of improvements thereon.
2003, c. 940.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Transferring Defeasible Title by Certificate
§ 25.1-301. Applicability of chapter; purpose
§ 25.1-302. Protection of property
§ 25.1-303. Effort to acquire property by purchase
§ 25.1-304. Authority to take possession and title to property
§ 25.1-306. Notice of intent to file certificate
§ 25.1-307. Content of certificates; recordation of certificates
§ 25.1-308. Effect of recordation of certificate; transfer of title or interest in property
§ 25.1-309. Property situated in two or more localities
§ 25.1-310. Proceedings for distribution of funds
§ 25.1-311. Effect of acceptance of payments; evidence as to amount of deposit or certificate
§ 25.1-312. Reformation, alteration, revision, amendment, or invalidation of certificate
§ 25.1-313. Institution of condemnation proceedings
§ 25.1-314. Order confirming award; recordation
§ 25.1-315. Awards in greater amounts than deposit; interest
§ 25.1-316. Awards in lesser amounts than deposit; interest
§ 25.1-317. Agreements as to compensation; petition and order of court thereon; disposition of funds
§ 25.1-318. Petition by owner for determination of just compensation