Virginia § 55.1-1607 - Lessees have same rights against grantees as against lessors
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§ 55.1-1607. Lessees have same rights against grantees as against lessors
A lessee, his personal representative, or his assigns may have against a grantee or alienee of the reversion, or of any part of such reversion, his heirs, or his assigns the like benefit of any condition, covenant, or promise in the lease as he could have had against the lessor himself and his heirs and assigns, except the benefit of any warranty, in deed or law.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-1607
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-1607 cover?
Section 55.1-1607 ("Lessees have same rights against grantees as against lessors") 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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