Virginia community association law
Assessments & liens
Va. Code §§ 55.1-1820 to 55.1-1834 (POAA)
What the law requires
The association levies assessments as authorized by the declaration, and unpaid assessments become a lien against the lot. The POAA sets the lien's priority, the notice that must precede enforcement, and the path to perfect and foreclose it.
What it means for boards & managers
Follow the statutory notice sequence precisely before perfecting or foreclosing a lien. Procedural missteps are the most common reason collection actions fail.
This summary is for orientation and is not legal advice. Statutes are amended; confirm the current text of Va. Code §§ 55.1-1820 to 55.1-1834 (POAA) with the official Virginia code, and consult counsel for specific situations.
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