Is your client selling a property they inherited — or have never lived in? Virginia’s Residential Property Disclosure Act still applies in most cases, and lack of familiarity with the home is not an exemption. Whether the DPOR disclosure is required depends on your role in the sale — owner vs. fiduciary. When in doubt: disclose!

On July 1, 2025, Virginia updated the Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities (English & Spanish) under the VRLTA. Landlords must provide this form to tenants for the lease to be enforceable — always use the latest version from DHCD.

The Virginia Resale Disclosure Act (“RDA”) governs the resale certificate disclosure provisions of the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (“POAA”), the Virginia Condominium Act (“Condo Act”), and the Virginia Real Estate Cooperative Act.