Va. Code §55.1-2309
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Resale Disclosure Act — Resale Certificate; Delivery
Delivery mechanics for the resale certificate: the association (or its managing agent or third-party preparer) must deliver within 14 days of a written request, after which the certificate is deemed unavailable. Delivery may be printed or electronic at the seller's choice.
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Verified Aug 5, 2026 · OTHER
Virginia Law Code of Virginia Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances Chapter 23.1. Resale Disclosure Act 8/6/2026 § 55.1-2309 . Resale certificate; delivery. A. The seller or the seller's agent shall obtain the resale certificate from the association and provide such resale certificate to the purchaser or the purchaser's agent. This requirement shall not be waived or changed by agreement. B. Unless exempt pursuant to § 55.1-2317 , the association, the association's managing agent, or any third party preparing the resale certificate on behalf of the association shall deliver such resale certificate within 14 days after a written request by a seller or seller's agent. If no resale certificate is delivered within 14 days after such request, the resale certificate shall be deemed unavailable. No association shall require the seller or the seller's agent to provide the purchaser's name prior to preparing the resale certificate. C. The association, association's managing agent, or any third party preparing the resale certificate on behalf of the association shall deliver the resale certificate to the seller, or to such person as the seller may direct, either printed or in a generally accepted electronic format as the seller may request. D. The information contained in the resale certificate shall be current as of a date specified on the resale certificate. The seller or purchaser may request an updated resale certificate as provided in § 55.1-2311 . 2023, cc. 387 , 388 ; 2024, cc. 54 , 511 ; 2025, c. 247 .
Disclosure
| Ref | Requirement |
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| (B) | Miss the 14-day window and the law treats the certificate as unavailable; and the association cannot hold it up to find out who the buyer is. |
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- Va. Code §55.1-1801 — Property Owners' Association Act — Applicability
- Va. Code §55.1-1805 — Property Owners' Association Act — Association Charges
- 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
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