Virginia § 59.1-207.22 - Prohibited practices
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-207.22 — Prohibited practices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-207.22. Prohibited practices
A lease-purchase agreement may not contain:
1. A confession of judgment;
2. A negotiable instrument;
3. A security interest or any other claim of a property interest in any goods except those goods delivered by the lessor pursuant to the lease-purchase agreement;
4. A wage assignment;
5. A waiver by the consumer of claims or defenses; or
6. A provision authorizing the lessor or a person acting on the lessor's behalf to enter upon the consumer's premises or to commit any breach of the peace in the repossession of goods.
1988, c. 24.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-207.22
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-207.22 cover?
Section 59.1-207.22 ("Prohibited practices") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 59.1-207.22?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 59.1-207.22" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 59.1-207.22 apply to my situation?
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