Virginia § 11-2.4 - Notice of possible filing of mechanics' lien required
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 11-2.4 — Notice of possible filing of mechanics' lien required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-2.4. Notice of possible filing of mechanics' lien required
Every contract made on or after July 1, 1992, for the purchase of residential real property shall include the following provision:
NOTICE
Virginia law (§ 43-1 et seq.) permits persons who have performed labor or furnished materials for the construction, removal, repair or improvement of any building or structure to file a lien against the property. This lien may be filed at any time after the work is commenced or the material is furnished, but not later than the earlier of (i) 90 days from the last day of the month in which the lienor last performed work or furnished materials or (ii) 90 days from the time the construction, removal, repair or improvement is terminated.
AN EFFECTIVE LIEN FOR WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SETTLEMENT MAY BE FILED AFTER SETTLEMENT. LEGAL COUNSEL SHOULD BE CONSULTED.
Failure of a contract for the purchase of residential real property to include the notice required by this section shall not void such contract.
1992, c. 606.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 11-2.4
What does Code of Virginia § 11-2.4 cover?
Section 11-2.4 ("Notice of possible filing of mechanics' lien required") 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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