Real Estate in Virginia
This page covers real estate 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 real estate protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern real estate in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Civil Remedies and Procedure › Chapter 4. Limitations of Actions › Article 1. In GeneralVA 8.01 § 8.01-229
Cited in 180 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Homestead and Other Exemptions › Chapter 2. Homestead Exemption of HouseholderVA 34 § 34-4
Cited in 121 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Contracts › Chapter 1. General ProvisionsVA 11 § 11-2
Cited in 111 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-107.1
Cited in 70 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Trade and Commerce › Chapter 17. Virginia Consumer Protection ActVA 59.1 § 59.1-200
Cited in 67 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Workers' Compensation › Chapter 1. Definitions and General ProvisionsVA 65.2 § 65.2-101
Cited in 55 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- Fair Housing Act (Title VIII, Civil Rights Act of 1968)
Prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Codified at 42 U.S.…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for real estate 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.