Virginia § 45.2-1040 - Hearing to determine amount of lien
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-1040 — Hearing to determine amount of lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-1040. Hearing to determine amount of lien
Any party having an interest in the real property against which a lien has been filed may, within 60 days of such filing, petition the circuit court having jurisdiction wherein the property or some portion thereof is located to hold a hearing to determine the increase in the market value of the land as a result of reclamation. After reasonable notice to the Director, the court shall hold a hearing to determine the amount of such increase. If the court determines such increase to be erroneously excessive, it shall determine the proper amount and order that the lien and the record be amended to show this amount.
1979, c. 290, § 45.1-268; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-1040
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-1040 cover?
Section 45.2-1040 ("Hearing to determine amount of lien") 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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