Virginia community association law
Community association manager licensing
Va. Code § 54.1-2346 et seq.
What the law requires
Virginia requires community association managers and management companies to hold a license issued by the Common Interest Community Board within DPOR, which also runs the Common Interest Community Ombudsman and the association registration system.
What it means for boards & managers
Verify your management company's and individual manager's current CIC license before contracting. An unlicensed manager is a compliance and liability exposure for the board.
This summary is for orientation and is not legal advice. Statutes are amended; confirm the current text of Va. Code § 54.1-2346 et seq. with the official Virginia code, and consult counsel for specific situations.
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