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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. No real estate service agreement that is effective and binding for more than one year from the effective date shall:
1. Purport to run with the land or bind future owners of interests in the residential real property identified in the service agreement;
2. Allow the service provider to assign or transfer the right to provide services under the service agreement without notice to and written agreement of all parties to the service agreement; or
3. Purport to create a lien, encumbrance, or other real property security interest on the residential real property identified in the service agreement.
B. Offering a real estate service agreement that violates subsection A to a consumer constitutes a prohibited practice under the provisions of § 59.1-200 and shall be subject to the provisions of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent an individual from pursuing any other remedy available by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances § 55.1-3202. Prohibited terms - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-55-1-property-and-conveyances/va-code-sect-55-1-3202/
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