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Title 36 - Housing
Chapter 1. HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAWArticle 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- § 36-1. Title of chapter
- § 36-2. Findings and declaration of necessity
- § 36-3. Definitions
- § 36-4. Creation of redevelopment and housing authorities
- § 36-4.1. Holding of referendum; effect
- § 36-5. Reports
- § 36-6. Cooperation in undertaking housing projects
- § 36-7. Loans and donations to housing authority
- § 36-7.1. Liquidation of housing project
- § 36-8. Supplemental nature of chapter
- § 36-9. Chapter controlling
- § 36-9.1. Exemptions from applicability of this chapter; conflicts in provisions of law
- § 36-10. Validation of establishment and organization of housing authorities and their contracts, undertakings, etc
Article 2. COMMISSIONERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES
- § 36-11. Appointment and tenure of commissioners; compensation
- § 36-11.1. Compensation of commissioners in certain counties
- § 36-11.1:1. Compensation of commissioners generally
- § 36-11.2. Appointment of commissioners in certain cities
- § 36-12. Powers vested in commissioners; quorum
- § 36-13. Selection of chairman and other officers, agents and employees
- § 36-14. Legal counsel
- § 36-15. Delegation of authority
- § 36-16. Repealed
- § 36-17. Removal of commissioners
- § 36-18. Meetings and residence of commissioners
Article 3. GENERAL POWERS OF AUTHORITY
- § 36-19. Enumeration of powers
- § 36-19.1. Not Set Out
- § 36-19.2. Powers limited by necessity for authority from or approval by governing body; public hearing on proposed budget
- § 36-19.3. Repealed
- § 36-19.4. Not Set Out
- § 36-19.5. Additional powers
- § 36-20. Housing research and studies
- § 36-21. Housing projects not to be operated for profit
- § 36-22. Rentals and tenant selection
- § 36-22.1. Conveyance of streets; no trespass policy
- § 36-23. Housing authority operations in other municipalities
- § 36-24. Cooperation of authorities
- § 36-25. Payments by housing authorities to other bodies
- § 36-26. Aid from federal government
- § 36-27. Eminent domain
- § 36-27.01. Plan for alternative housing of persons displaced by condemnation, conversion, etc
- § 36-27.1. Not Set Out
- § 36-27.2. Limitations on certain housing authorities; exception
- § 36-28. Planning, zoning and building laws
Article 4. BONDS, TRUST INDENTURES AND MORTGAGES
- § 36-29. Power to issue bonds; liability in general
- § 36-30. Form and sale of bonds; presumption of validity
- § 36-31. Provisions of bonds, trust indentures and mortgages
- § 36-32. Remedies of obligee of authority
- § 36-33. Additional remedies conferrable by authority
- § 36-34. Housing bonds to be legal investments, legal security and negotiable
- § 36-35. Contracts and covenants with federal government, etc.; agreements to sell
Article 5. RURAL HOUSING PROJECTS
- § 36-36. Powers of county and regional housing authorities
- § 36-37. Same subject; tenant selection limitations; homestead exemption
- § 36-38. Housing applications by farmers
- § 36-39. Repealed
Article 6. REGIONAL AND CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AUTHORITIES
- § 36-40. Creation of regional housing authority
- § 36-41. Increasing area of operation of regional housing authority
- § 36-42. Decreasing area of operation of regional housing authority
- § 36-43. Housing authority for county excluded from regional authority
- § 36-44. Public hearing to create regional authority or change its area of operation, and findings
- § 36-45. Commissioners of regional housing authority
- § 36-46. Powers of regional housing authority
- § 36-47. Consolidated housing authority
- § 36-47.1. Compensation of commissioners
- § 36-47.2. Consolidation of two or more housing authorities within same city
Article 7. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- § 36-48. Creation of Redevelopment Areas
- § 36-48.1. Creation of Conservation Areas
- § 36-49. Adoption of Redevelopment Plans
- § 36-49.1. Adoption of Conservation Plans
- § 36-49.1:1. Spot blight abatement authorized; procedure
- § 36-49.2. Power to purchase or lease land for certain other redevelopment projects
- § 36-50. Extension of general powers for actions taken pursuant to a redevelopment plan
- § 36-50.1. Extension of general powers for actions taken pursuant to a conservation plan
- § 36-51. Redevelopment plans
- § 36-51.1. Requirements for "conservation plan" generally
- § 36-52. Cooperation by localities
- § 36-52.1. Authority for localities to create conservation or redevelopment areas
- § 36-52.2. Acquisition of property prior to adoption of development or conservation plan in certain cities
- § 36-52.3. Adoption and designation of "rehabilitation area."
- § 36-53. Making property available for conservation or redevelopment
- § 36-54. Aid from federal government
- § 36-55. Bonds to be legal investments and security
Article 7.1. REDEVELOPMENT AND URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITIES
Chapter 1.1. OFFICE AND STATE BOARD OF HOUSING [Repealed]Chapter 1.2. VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT
- § 36-55.24. Short title
- § 36-55.25. Finding and declaration of necessity
- § 36-55.26. Definitions
- § 36-55.27. Virginia Housing Development Authority continued; constituted a public instrumentality
- § 36-55.27:1. Programs and regulations to implement the Consolidated Plan
- § 36-55.28. Appointment and tenure of commissioners; officers; quorum; compensation; liability
- § 36-55.29. Executive director
- § 36-55.30. Powers of HDA generally
- § 36-55.30:1. Repealed
- § 36-55.30:2. Housing revitalization areas; economically mixed projects
- § 36-55.30:3. Regulations; adoption procedures
- § 36-55.31. Powers relative to making mortgage loans and temporary construction loans to housing sponsors and persons and families of low and moderate income
- § 36-55.31:1. Loans for installation of certain energy-saving devices
- § 36-55.32. Powers relative to purchase and sale to mortgage lenders of mortgage loans; loans to mortgage lenders
- § 36-55.33. Repealed
- § 36-55.33:1. Mortgage loan terms and conditions
- § 36-55.33:2. Powers relative to acquisition, development and ownership by HDA of multi-family residential housing
- § 36-55.34. Repealed
- § 36-55.34:1. Power to supervise housing sponsors
- § 36-55.34:2. Power to enter into agreements with owners of housing developments eligible for federal low-income housing credits
- § 36-55.35. Terms and conditions of purchase from and sale to mortgage lenders of mortgage loans; loans to mortgage lenders
- § 36-55.36. Terms and conditions of mortgage insurance
- § 36-55.36:1. Power to create insurance funds and form corporations for the purpose of insuring HDA mortgage loans
- § 36-55.37. Exemption from taxation
- § 36-55.37:1. Repealed
- § 36-55.38. Admission and income limitations relative to housing developments
- § 36-55.39. Procedure prior to financing of housing developments undertaken by housing sponsors
- § 36-55.40. Notes and bonds
- § 36-55.41. Reserve funds and appropriations
- § 36-55.42. Refunding obligations; issuance
- § 36-55.43. Same; sale
- § 36-55.44. Deposit and investment of moneys of HDA
- § 36-55.44:1. Swap agreements by HDA authorized
- § 36-55.45. Agreement with Commonwealth
- § 36-55.46. Commonwealth not liable on notes and bonds
- § 36-55.47. Remedies of noteholders and bondholders
- § 36-55.48. Grants from Commonwealth
- § 36-55.49. Notes and bonds as legal investments
- § 36-55.50. Liberal construction
- § 36-55.51. Reports
- § 36-55.51:1. Annual audit
- § 36-55.52. Inconsistent provisions in other laws superseded
Chapter 1.4. LOW-INCOME HOUSING CREDIT
Chapter 1.5. HOUSING REHABILITATION ZONES
Chapter 2. DEFENSE HOUSING PROJECTS
Chapter 3. HOUSING PROJECTS FOR VETERANS
Chapter 4. INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY LAW
- § 36-70. Short title
- § 36-71. Repealed
- § 36-71.1. Definitions
- § 36-72. Not Set Out
- § 36-73. Authority of Board to promulgate rules and regulations
- § 36-74. Notice and hearing on rules and regulations
- § 36-75. Amendment, etc., and annual review of rules and regulations
- § 36-76. Printing and distribution of rules and regulations
- § 36-77. Rules and regulations to be kept in office of Administrator
- § 36-78. Effective date and application of rules and regulations
- § 36-79. Effect of label of compliance assurance agency
- § 36-80. Modifications to rules and regulations
- § 36-81. Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities
- § 36-82. Right of entry and examination by Administrator; notice of violation
- § 36-82.1. Appeals
- § 36-83. Violation a Class 1 misdemeanor; penalty
- § 36-84. Clerical assistants to Administrator; equipment, supplies and quarters
- § 36-85. Fee for registration seal; use of proceeds
- § 36-85.1. Refund of fee paid for registration seal
- § 36-85.2. Short title
- § 36-85.3. Definitions
- § 36-85.4. Not Set Out
- § 36-85.5. Enforcement
- § 36-85.6. Federal Standards and Regulations
- § 36-85.7. Authority of Board to adopt rules and regulations
- § 36-85.8. Notice and hearing on rules and regulations
- § 36-85.9. Printing and distribution of rules and regulations
- § 36-85.10. Rules and regulations to be kept in office of Department
- § 36-85.11. Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities
- § 36-85.12. Violation; civil and criminal penalties
- § 36-85.13. Staff, equipment or supplies
- § 36-85.14. Fees
- § 36-85.15. Validity
Article 1. LICENSING OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY
- § 36-85.16. Definitions
- § 36-85.16:1. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
- § 36-85.17. Manufactured Housing Board created; membership
- § 36-85.18. Powers and duties of Manufactured Housing Board
- § 36-85.19. License required; penalty
- § 36-85.20. Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking license
- § 36-85.21. Notice and hearing
- § 36-85.22. Set-up requirements; effect on insurance policies
- § 36-85.23. Warranties
- § 36-85.24. Presenting claims for warranties and defects
- § 36-85.25. Warranty service
- § 36-85.26. Dealer alterations
- § 36-85.27. Determining length of manufactured homes
- § 36-85.28. Limitation on damages; disclosure to buyer
- § 36-85.29. Inspection of service records
- § 36-85.30. Other remedies not excluded
Article 2. VIRGINIA MANUFACTURED HOUSING TRANSACTION RECOVERY FUND
- § 36-85.31. Recovery fund to be established
- § 36-85.32. Recovery from fund generally
- § 36-85.33. Revocation of license upon payment from fund
- § 36-85.34. Disciplinary action by Board
- § 36-85.35. Appeals from decision of the Board
- § 36-85.36. Recovery fund administrative regulations
Chapter 5.1. VIRGINIA FAIR HOUSING LAW
- § 36-96.1. Declaration of policy
- § 36-96.1:1. Definitions
- § 36-96.2. Exemptions
- § 36-96.3. Unlawful discriminatory housing practices
- § 36-96.4. Discrimination in residential real estate-related transactions; unlawful practices by lenders, insurers, appraisers, etc.; deposit of state funds in such institutions
- § 36-96.5. Interference with enjoyment of rights of others under this chapter
- § 36-96.6. Certain restrictive covenants void; instruments containing such covenants
- § 36-96.7. Familial status protection not applicable to housing for older persons
- § 36-96.8. Powers of Real Estate Board and Fair Housing Board
- § 36-96.9. Procedures for receipt or initiation of complaint; notice to parties; filing of answer
- § 36-96.10. Procedures for investigation
- § 36-96.11. Reasonable cause determination and effect
- § 36-96.12. No reasonable cause determination and effect
- § 36-96.13. Conciliation
- § 36-96.14. Issuance of a charge
- § 36-96.15. Prompt judicial action
- § 36-96.16. Civil action by Attorney General upon referral of charge by the Real Estate Board
- § 36-96.17. Civil action by Attorney General; matters involving the legality of any local zoning or other land use ordinance; pattern or practice cases; or referral of conciliation agreement for enforcement
- § 36-96.18. Civil action; enforcement by private parties
- § 36-96.19. Witness fees
- § 36-96.20. Additional powers of the Real Estate Board; action on real estate licenses
- § 36-96.21. Powers of counties, cities and towns
- § 36-96.22. Application of chapter
- § 36-96.23. Construction of law
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- § 36-97. Definitions
- § 36-98. Board to promulgate Statewide Code; other codes and regulations superseded; exceptions
- § 36-98.01. Mechanics' lien agent included on building permit for residential property at request of applicant
- § 36-98.1. State buildings; exception for certain assets owned by the Department of Transportation
- § 36-98.2. Appeals from decision of Building Official regarding state-owned buildings
- § 36-98.3. Amusement devices
- § 36-99. Provisions of Code; modifications
- § 36-99.01. Provisions related to rehabilitation of existing buildings
- § 36-99.1. Repealed
- § 36-99.2. Standards for replacement glass
- § 36-99.3. Smoke detectors and automatic sprinkler systems in colleges and universities
- § 36-99.4. Smoke detectors in certain juvenile care facilities
- § 36-99.5. Smoke detectors for the deaf and hearing-impaired
- § 36-99.5:1. Smoke detectors and other fire detection and suppression systems in assisted living facilities, adult day care centers and nursing homes and facilities
- § 36-99.6. Underground and aboveground storage tank inspections
- § 36-99.6:1. Repealed
- § 36-99.6:2. Installation of in-building emergency communication equipment for emergency public safety personnel
- § 36-99.6:3. Regulation of HVAC facilities
- § 36-99.7. Asbestos inspection in buildings to be renovated or demolished; exceptions
- § 36-99.8. Skirting
- § 36-99.9. Standards for fire suppression systems in certain facilities
- § 36-99.9:1. Standards for fire suppression systems in hospitals
- § 36-99.10. Repealed
- § 36-99.10:1. Standards for installation of acoustical treatment measures in certain buildings and structures
- § 36-99.11. Identification of disabled parking spaces by above grade signage
- § 36-100. Notice and hearings on adoption of Code, amendments and repeals
- § 36-101. Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect
- § 36-102. Modification, amendment or repeal of Code provisions
- § 36-103. Buildings, etc., existing or projected before effective date of Code
- § 36-104. Code to be printed and furnished on request; true copy
- § 36-105. Enforcement of Code; appeals from decisions of local department; inspection of buildings; inspection warrants; inspection of elevators; issuance of permits
- § 36-105.01. Elevator inspections by contract
- § 36-105.1. Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction
- § 36-105.1:1. Rental inspections; rental inspection districts; exemptions; penalties
- § 36-105.2. Expired
- § 36-105.3. Security of certain records
- § 36-105.4. Occupancy standards for residential dwelling units
- § 36-106. Violation a misdemeanor; civil penalty
- § 36-107. Employment of personnel for administration of chapter
- § 36-107.1. Sale of residential structure with lead-based paint levels exceeding Code standards; penalty
Article 2. STATE BUILDING CODE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD
- § 36-108. Board continued; members
- § 36-109. Officers; secretary
- § 36-110. Repealed
- § 36-111. Oath and bonds
- § 36-112. Meetings
- § 36-113. Offices
- § 36-114. Board to hear appeals
- § 36-115. Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates
- § 36-116. Repealed
- § 36-117. Record of decisions
- § 36-118. Interpretation of Code; recommendation of modifications
- § 36-119. Rules and regulations under ยง 36-73 not superseded
- § 36-119.1. Existing buildings
Chapter 8. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- § 36-131. Definitions
- § 36-132. Creation of Department; appointment of Director
- § 36-132.1. Commission on Local Government
- § 36-133. Director to supervise Department
- § 36-134. General powers of Director
- § 36-135. Board of Housing and Community Development; members; terms; chairman; appointment of ad hoc committee
- § 36-136. Meetings of Board
- § 36-137. Powers and duties of Board; appointment of Building Code Academy Advisory Committee
- § 36-138. Repealed
- § 36-139. Powers and duties of Director
- § 36-139.1. Sale of real property for housing demonstration projects
- § 36-139.2. Repealed
- § 36-139.5. Power to enter into agreements with owners of housing developments eligible for federal low-income housing credits
- § 36-139.5:1. Eligibility for Industrial Site Development Program
- § 36-139.6. Additional powers and duties of Director; oversight of planning district commissions
- § 36-139.7. Boundaries of planning districts
- § 36-139.8. Repealed
- § 36-140. Repealed
Chapter 9. VIRGINIA HOUSING TRUST FUND
- § 36-141. Definitions
- § 36-142. Creation and management of Fund
- § 36-143. Deposit of money; expenditures; investments
- § 36-144. Annual audit
- § 36-145. Collection of money due Fund
- § 36-146. Loans
- § 36-147. Grants
- § 36-148. Pledge of assets to secure bonds of the HDA
- § 36-148.1. Authorization of funding from HDA
- § 36-149. Formation of corporation
- § 36-150. Reports
- § 36-151. Liberal construction of chapter
- § 36-152. Definitions
- § 36-153. Creation and management of Fund
- § 36-154. Annual audit
- § 36-155. Grants
- § 36-156. Reports
- § 36-156.1. Definitions
- § 36-156.2. Virginia Defective Drywall Correction and Restoration Assistance Fund established; uses
- § 36-157. Short title
- § 36-158. Definitions
- § 36-159. Administration
- § 36-160. Housing revitalization zone designation
- § 36-161. Expansion of housing revitalization zones
- § 36-162. Application review
- § 36-163. Sale of public land
- § 36-164. Rules and regulations
- § 36-165. Eligibility
- § 36-166. Housing revitalization zone grants
- § 36-167. Housing Revitalization Zone Fund established
- § 36-168. Local incentives
- § 36-169. Review and termination of housing revitalization zone
- § 36-170. Incremental revenues appropriated to housing revitalization zone
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