Virginia § 55.1-2304 - Restraints on alienation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 55.1-2304 — Restraints on alienation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.1-2304. Restraints on alienation
Provided that selling or leasing a lot is not specifically prohibited by recorded covenant, it is unlawful to restrain the owner of a lot in a subdivision from offering such lot for sale or lease or from selling or leasing such lot. Any deed restriction or recorded covenant that creates a right of first refusal in excess of 30 days or creates a sales restraint that denies lot owners the right to post for-sale signs of reasonable size is null and void.
1978, c. 510, § 55-343; 2019, c. 712.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-2304
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-2304 cover?
Section 55.1-2304 ("Restraints on alienation") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 55.1-2304?
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