Code of Virginia
Chapter 19 - Virginia Condominium Act
§ 55.1-1907. How condominium may be created

No condominium shall come into existence except by the recordation of condominium instruments pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. No condominium instruments shall be recorded unless all units located or to be located on any portion of the submitted land, other than within the boundaries of any convertible lands, are depicted on plats and plans that comply with the provisions of subsections A and B of § 55.1-1920.
1974, c. 416, § 55-79.45; 2019, c. 712.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 55.1 - Property and Conveyances

Chapter 19 - Virginia Condominium Act

§ 55.1-1900. Definitions

§ 55.1-1901. Application and construction of chapter

§ 55.1-1902. Variation by agreement

§ 55.1-1903. Separate assessments, titles, and taxation

§ 55.1-1904. Association charges

§ 55.1-1905. Local ordinances; nonconforming conversion condominiums; applicability of Uniform Statewide Building Code; other regulations

§ 55.1-1906. Eminent domain

§ 55.1-1907. How condominium may be created

§ 55.1-1908. Release of liens

§ 55.1-1909. Description of condominium units

§ 55.1-1910. Execution of condominium instruments

§ 55.1-1911. Recordation of condominium instruments

§ 55.1-1912. Construction of condominium instruments

§ 55.1-1913. Complementarity of condominium instruments; controlling construction

§ 55.1-1914. Validity of condominium instruments; discrimination prohibited

§ 55.1-1915. Compliance with condominium instruments

§ 55.1-1916. Contents of declaration

§ 55.1-1917. Allocation of interests in the common elements

§ 55.1-1918. Reallocation of interests in common elements

§ 55.1-1919. Assignments of limited common elements; conversion to common element

§ 55.1-1920. Contents of plats and plans

§ 55.1-1921. Bond to insure completion of improvements

§ 55.1-1922. Preliminary recordation of plats and plans

§ 55.1-1923. Easement for encroachments

§ 55.1-1924. Conversion of convertible lands

§ 55.1-1925. Conversion of convertible spaces

§ 55.1-1926. Expansion of condominium

§ 55.1-1927. Contraction of condominium

§ 55.1-1928. Easement to facilitate conversion and expansion

§ 55.1-1929. Easement to facilitate sales

§ 55.1-1930. Declarant's obligation to complete and restore

§ 55.1-1931. Alterations within units

§ 55.1-1932. Relocation of boundaries between units

§ 55.1-1933. Subdivision of units

§ 55.1-1934. Amendment of condominium instruments

§ 55.1-1935. Use of technology

§ 55.1-1936. Merger or consolidation of condominiums; procedure

§ 55.1-1937. Termination of condominium

§ 55.1-1938. Rights of mortgagees

§ 55.1-1939. Statement of unit owner rights

§ 55.1-1940. Bylaws to be recorded with declaration; contents; unit owners' association; executive board; amendment of bylaws

§ 55.1-1941. Amendment to condominium instruments; consent of mortgagee

§ 55.1-1942. Reformation of declaration; judicial procedure

§ 55.1-1943. Control of condominium by declarant

§ 55.1-1944. Deposit of funds

§ 55.1-1945. Books, minutes, and records; inspection

§ 55.1-1946. Management office

§ 55.1-1947. Transfer of special declarant rights

§ 55.1-1948. Declarants not succeeding to special declarant rights

§ 55.1-1949. Meetings of unit owners' association and executive board

§ 55.1-1950. Distribution of information by members

§ 55.1-1951. Display of the flag of the United States; necessary supporting structures; affirmative defense

§ 55.1-1951.1. Installation of solar energy collection devices

§ 55.1-1952. Meetings of unit owners' association and executive board; quorums

§ 55.1-1953. Meetings of unit owners' association and executive board; voting by unit owners; proxies

§ 55.1-1954. Officers

§ 55.1-1955. Upkeep of condominiums; warranty against structural defects; statute of limitations for warranty; warranty review committee

§ 55.1-1956. Control of common elements

§ 55.1-1957. Common elements; notice of pesticide application

§ 55.1-1958. Tort and contract liability; judgment lien

§ 55.1-1959. Suspension of services for failure to pay assessments; corrective action; assessment of charges for violations; notice; hearing; adoption and enforcement of rules and regulations

§ 55.1-1960. Limitation of occupancy of a unit

§ 55.1-1960.1. Limitation of smoking in condominium

§ 55.1-1961. Use of for sale sign in connection with resale

§ 55.1-1962. Designation of authorized representative

§ 55.1-1962.1. Electric vehicle charging stations permitted

§ 55.1-1963. Insurance

§ 55.1-1964. Liability for common expenses; late fees

§ 55.1-1965. Annual budget; reserves for capital components

§ 55.1-1966. Lien for assessments

§ 55.1-1967. Notice of sale under deed of trust

§ 55.1-1968. Bond to be posted by declarant

§ 55.1-1969. Restraints on alienation

§ 55.1-1970. Common Interest Community Board

§ 55.1-1971. General powers and duties of the Common Interest Community Board

§ 55.1-1972. Exemptions from certain provisions of article

§ 55.1-1973. Rental of units

§ 55.1-1974. Limitations on dispositions of units

§ 55.1-1975. Application for registration; fee

§ 55.1-1976. Public offering statement; condominium securities

§ 55.1-1977. Inquiry and examination

§ 55.1-1978. Notice of filing and registration

§ 55.1-1979. Annual report by declarant

§ 55.1-1980. Annual report by unit owners' association

§ 55.1-1981. Termination of registration

§ 55.1-1982. Conversion condominiums; special provisions

§ 55.1-1983. Escrow of deposits

§ 55.1-1984. Declarant to deliver declaration to purchaser

§ 55.1-1985. Investigations and proceedings

§ 55.1-1986. Cease and desist orders

§ 55.1-1987. Revocation of registration

§ 55.1-1988. Judicial review

§ 55.1-1989. Penalties

§ 55.1-1990. Resale by purchaser; contract disclosure; right of cancellation

§ 55.1-1991. Contents of resale certificate; delivery

§ 55.1-1992. Fees for resale certificate

§ 55.1-1993. Properties subject to more than one declaration

§ 55.1-1994. Requests by settlement agents

§ 55.1-1995. Exceptions to disclosure requirements