Virginia § 34-28 - Deed of trust, etc., on such property void
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 34-28 — Deed of trust, etc., on such property void, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-28. Deed of trust, etc., on such property void
Every deed of trust, mortgage or other writing or pledge made by a householder to give a lien on property exempt from distress or levy under § 34-26 shall be void as to such property. However, this section shall have no application to (i) property covered by a deed of trust, mortgage or other writing or pledge given by a householder to secure a loan made for the purchase of such property or (ii) security interests in such property having priority over the claim of exemption as specifically provided in subdivisions 7 and 8 of § 34-26.
Code 1919, § 6564; 1938, p. 218; 1940, p. 615; 1992, c. 644; 2002, c. 88.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 34-28
What does Code of Virginia § 34-28 cover?
Section 34-28 ("Deed of trust, etc., on such property void") 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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