HB 1196 VA
Property Owners' Association Act; operation and management of assoc., condemnation of common area.
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Summary
This bill would modify Virginia's Property Owners' Association Act regarding the operation and management of residential associations. The bill would amend procedures for the condemnation of common areas owned by property owners' associations. Condemnation occurs when a government entity takes private property for public use through legal proceedings. The bill would establish clearer procedures and protections when common areas of residential associations are subject to condemnation actions.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1836 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Property Owners' Association Act; operation and management of association; condemnation of common area; procedure.
Sponsor (1)
- Phillip A. Scott Republican · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. Republican · cosponsor
- Tara A. Durant Republican · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101638D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1196) · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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