Virginia § 25.1-304 - Authority to take possession and title to property
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 25.1-304 — Authority to take possession and title to property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.1-304. Authority to take possession and title to property
In addition to any authority it has to exercise the power of eminent domain prior to entering upon property being condemned, an authorized condemnor is authorized to acquire title to and to enter upon and take possession of such property for the purposes for which such condemnor is authorized to condemn such property, and proceed with the construction of improvements upon such property, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter.
2003, c. 940.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 25.1-304
What does Code of Virginia § 25.1-304 cover?
Section 25.1-304 ("Authority to take possession and title to property") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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