Virginia § 55.1-2226 - Buyer's Acknowledgment

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§ 55.1-2226. Buyer's Acknowledgment

A. Prior to the execution of a purchase contract, a purchaser shall be given a separate written document, titled "Buyer's Acknowledgment," to be signed by the purchaser and a representative of the developer other than the salesperson for the transaction.

B. The Buyer's Acknowledgment shall contain the following:

1. The name and address of the developer;

2. The name and address of the time-share project;

3. Whether the developer currently offers a resale or rental program or a buy-back program; and

4. The following statement in at least 10-point boldface type:

"There is no assurance that a purchaser may resell a time-share for a certain price or on particular terms. By signing below, purchaser acknowledges that this purchase is (i) for personal use and enjoyment and not for commercial or investment purposes and (ii) not being made based upon any representation that the time-share has any future market value or resale potential."

2012, c. 751, § 55-376.5; 2019, c. 712.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-2226

What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-2226 cover?

Section 55.1-2226 ("Buyer's Acknowledgment") 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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