Virginia HOA & Condo Association Laws
Virginia regulates condos and POAs under detailed twin acts supervised by the Common Interest Community Board, which registers associations and administers the CIC Ombudsman. The 2023 Resale Disclosure Act consolidated resale requirements for both regimes.
Which statutes apply in Virginia?
- Condominiums
- Virginia Condominium Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1900 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800 et seq.)
Key compliance rules for Virginia boards and managers
- Annual registration with the Common Interest Community Board; Ombudsman complaint process
- Reserve study review required at least every 5 years
- Board meeting openness and owner comment periods are statutory
- Resale Disclosure Act (§ 55.1-2307 et seq.) unified condo/POA resale packages in 2023
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates follow the consolidated Resale Disclosure Act with defined contents, fees, and buyer cancellation rights.
Running associations in Virginia?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Virginia compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Virginia?
Condominiums in Virginia are governed by the Virginia Condominium Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1900 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1800 et seq.).
Are resale disclosures required in Virginia?
Resale certificates follow the consolidated Resale Disclosure Act with defined contents, fees, and buyer cancellation rights.
What software helps Virginia associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Virginia compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Virginia before acting.