It is unlawful for the developer to transfer fee simple ownership of a lot or parcel within a subdivision to a purchaser by any other means than by a general or special warranty deed or other deed complying with Chapter 3 (§ 55.1-300 et seq.).
Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-2302
Transfer of ownership
1978, c. 510, § 55-341; 2019, c. 712.
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