Va. Code §55.1-1805
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Property Owners' Association Act — Association Charges
Limits on charges against fewer than all lot owners: only fees for services provided, charges related to common-area use, or resale fees authorized by §55.1-2316. The CIC Board may assess monetary penalties for violations.
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Statutory Text
Verified Aug 5, 2026 · OTHER
Virginia Law Code of Virginia Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances Chapter 18. Property Owners' Association Act 8/6/2026 § 55.1-1805 . Association charges. Except as expressly authorized in this chapter, in the declaration, or otherwise provided by law, no association shall impose a charge against one or more but less than all lot owners unless the charge is (i) a fee for services provided, (ii) related to use of the common area, or (iii) a fee expressly authorized in § 55.1-2316 . Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent an association from levying or using assessments, charges, or fees to pay the association's contractual or other legal obligations in the exercise of the association's duties and responsibilities. The Common Interest Community Board may assess a monetary penalty for a violation of this section against any (a) association pursuant to § 54.1-2351 or (b) common interest community manager pursuant to § 54.1-2349 , and may issue a cease and desist order pursuant to § 54.1-2352 . 2008, cc. 851 , § 55-509.3, 871 ; 2011, c. 334 ; 2014, c. 216 ; 2015, c. 277 ; 2019, c. 712 ; 2020, c. 592 ; 2023, cc. 387 , 388 ; 2024, c. 685 .
Assessment
| Ref | Requirement |
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| An HOA cannot invent one-off charges for individual owners outside these lanes. |
Other sections in this chapter
- Va. Code §55.1-1800 — Property Owners' Association Act — Definitions
- Va. Code §55.1-1801 — Property Owners' Association Act — Applicability
- Va. Code §55.1-1815 — Property Owners' Association Act — Access to Records; Association Meetings; Notice
- Va. Code §55.1-1816 — Property Owners' Association Act — Meetings of the Board of Directors
- Va. Code §55.1-1819 — Property Owners' Association Act — Adoption and Enforcement of Rules
- Va. Code §55.1-1820 — Property Owners' Association Act — Display of the Flag of the United States
- Va. Code §55.1-1824 — Property Owners' Association Act — Assessments; Late Fees
- Va. Code §55.1-1826 — Property Owners' Association Act — Annual Budget; Reserve Study
- Va. Code §55.1-1830 — Property Owners' Association Act — Validity of Declaration; Corrective Amendments
- Va. Code §55.1-1833 — Property Owners' Association Act — Lien for Assessments; Foreclosure
- Va. Code §55.1-1835 — Property Owners' Association Act — Annual Report by Association
- Va. Code §55.1-1900 — Virginia Condominium Act — Definitions
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