Virginia § 8.01-236 - Limitation of entry on or action for land
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-236 — Limitation of entry on or action for land, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-236. Limitation of entry on or action for land
No person shall make an entry on, or bring an action to recover, any land unless within fifteen years next after the time at which the right to make such entry or bring such action shall have first accrued to such person or to some other person through whom he claims; provided that an action for unlawful entry or detainer under § 8.01-124 shall be brought within three years after such entry or detainer.
Code 1950, § 8-5; 1954, c. 604; 1977, c. 617; 1978, c. 471.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-236
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-236 cover?
Section 8.01-236 ("Limitation of entry on or action for land") 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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