Virginia § 28.2-620 - Delinquent ground
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 28.2-620 — Delinquent ground, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.2-620. Delinquent ground
Any ground or area which becomes delinquent shall be open and available to be leased, after the following conditions have been met:
1. The Commissioner has notified the person in writing on or about September 1 of that year of the amount of rent due;
2. If the rent becomes delinquent, the Commissioner has mailed a second notice by certified mail on or about June 1 of the following year; and
3. The person holding the lease does not pay all rents and penalties due on or before June 30 of the following year.
Code 1950, § 28-124; 1954, c. 352; 1958, c. 183; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(17); 1964, c. 393; 1966, c. 684; 1970, c. 726; 1972, c. 644; 1973, c. 14; 1978, cc. 546, 548; 1980, cc. 34, 609; 1984, c. 259; 1992, c. 836.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 28.2-620
What does Code of Virginia § 28.2-620 cover?
Section 28.2-620 ("Delinquent ground") 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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