HB477Introduced in the House of Delegates
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures, local permits.
Introduced by Vivian Watts, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures; local permits. Requires the owner of residential real property with actual knowledge that the local governing body issued any special exception, special use permit, variance, or other land disturbing permit, including building permits and erosion and sediment control permits, for the property within the five years preceding the execution of a contract for sale for such property to disclose such fact to the purchaser prior to the execution of the contract for sale.
Where it stands
Incorporated by General Laws (HB1518-Convirs-Fowler) (Voice Vote)
February 12, 2026
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102502D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB477)
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Incorporated by General Laws (HB1518-Convirs-Fowler) (Voice Vote)
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