Virginia § 6.2-1527 - Liens on household furniture
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-1527 — Liens on household furniture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.2-1527. Liens on household furniture
No chattel mortgage or other lien on household furniture then in the possession and use of the borrower given to secure any loan made by a licensee shall be valid unless it is in writing, signed in person by the borrower, and not by an attorney, or if the borrower is married unless it is signed in person by both spouses, and not by an attorney. Written assent of a spouse shall not be required when the spouses have been living separate and apart for a period of at least five months prior to the giving of the mortgage or lien.
Code 1950, § 6-318; 1966, c. 584, § 6.1-289; 2010, c. 794; 2020, c. 900.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 6.2-1527
What does Code of Virginia § 6.2-1527 cover?
Section 6.2-1527 ("Liens on household furniture") 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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