Virginia § 55.1-2208 - Instruments
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 55.1-2208 — Instruments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.1-2208. Instruments
A. In order to create a time-share program for a time-share estate project, the developer shall execute a time-share instrument prepared and executed in accordance with this chapter and record it in the clerk's office where such time-share project is located. The time-share instrument shall contain the following:
1. The name of the time-share project, which shall include or be followed by a qualifying adjective or term outlined in § 55.1-2205;
2. The name of the locality and the state or situs in which the time-share project is situated;
3. The legal description, street address, or other description sufficient to identify the time-share project;
4. A legally sufficient description of the real estate constituting the time-share project;
5. A statement of the form of time-share program, i.e., whether it is a time-share estate or time-share use;
6. Identification of time periods by letter, name, number, or combination thereof;
7. Identification of time-shares and, where applicable, the method by which additional time-shares may be created or withdrawn;
8. The formula, fraction, or percentage of the common expenses and any voting rights assigned to each time-share;
9. Any restrictions on the use, occupancy, enjoyment, alteration, or alienation of time-shares;
10. The ownership interest, if any, in personal property available to time-share owners;
11. The program by which the managing entity, if any, will provide management of the project;
12. The period for which units are designated and committed to the time-share program and the property classification of the units at the expiration of such period;
13. Any provision for amending the time-share instrument;
14. A description of the events, including condemnation and damage or destruction, upon which the time-share program may or shall be terminated before the expiration of its full term and the consequences of such termination, including the manner in which the time-share project or the proceeds from the disposition of such project shall be held or distributed among owners;
15. A statement of whether or not the developer reserves the right to add to or delete any incidental benefit; and
16. Such other matters as the developer deems appropriate.
B. In order to create a time-share program for a time-share use project, the developer shall (i) execute and record a time-share instrument as required by subsection A or (ii) execute a time-share instrument that takes the form of and is a part of the contract that contains the information required by subsection A.
C. If the developer explicitly reserves the right to develop additional time-shares, the time-share instrument shall also contain the following:
1. A legally sufficient description of all land that may be added to the time-share project, which shall be referred to as "additional land";
2. A statement outlining the order in which portions of the additional land may be subjected to the exercise of each development right or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard;
3. A statement of the time limit upon which the option to develop shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the specified time limit;
4. A statement of the maximum number of units that may be added to the time-share project, if known, or, if the maximum number of units that may be added to the time-share project is not known, a statement to that effect; and
5. A statement of the property classification of the additional land if the developer fails to exercise the development rights as reserved in the time-share instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-2208
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-2208 cover?
Section 55.1-2208 ("Instruments") 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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