Construction Litigation in Virginia
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Motor Vehicles › Chapter 15. Motor Vehicle Dealers › Article 7. FranchisesVA 46.2 § 46.2-1569
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Counties, Cities and Towns › Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning › Article 7. ZoningVA 15.2 § 15.2-2303
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Counties, Cities and Towns › Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning › Article 7. ZoningVA 15.2 § 15.2-2297
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Counties, Cities and Towns › Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning › Article 7. ZoningVA 15.2 § 15.2-2298
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Counties, Cities and Towns › Chapter 49. Industrial Development and Revenue Bond ActVA 15.2 § 15.2-4905
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Administration of Government › Chapter 37. Virginia Freedom of Information ActVA 2.2 § 2.2-3705.2
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in Virginia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.