2012 SESSION

Convened January 11, 2012
Adjourned sine die March 10, 2012
Reconvened April 18, 2012
Adjourned sine die April 18, 2012

HOUSING

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over

Building Revitalization Grant Fund; established, report. Adding § 36-55.64:1. (Patron-Stanley, SB 130 (F))

Common Interest Community Board; authorized to terminate inactive condominium or time-share registrations. Amending §§ 54.1-2349, 55-79.93, 55-79.93:1, 55-394.1, 55-504.1, 55-516.1, and 55-530; adding §§ 55-79.93:2 and 55-394.2. (Patron-Fariss, HB 1219 (Chapter 797); Locke, SB 472 (Chapter 481))

Condominium Act; exemptions from registration. Amending § 55-79.87. (Patron-Pogge, HB 377 (Chapter 325))

Condominium Act; removes cap on charges that unit owners’ association may assess against any unit for violation. Amending §§ 55-79.80:2, 55-79.84, and 55-79.97. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1213 (F))

Condominium Act; time limits for expansion, contraction, or conversion of condominium. Amending §§ 55-79.54 and 55-79.61. (Patron-Minchew, HB 902 (Chapter 520))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; foreclosure on lien for unpaid assessments, priority of certain liens. Amending §§ 55-79.84, 55-79.97, and 55-516. (Patron-Watts, HB 412 (F))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; imposition of late fees on assessments. Amending § 55-79.83; adding § 55-513.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 418 (F))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; increases charge for rules violations. Amending §§ 55-79.80:2 and 55-513. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 297 (F))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; lien for assessments, priority. Amending §§ 55-79.84, 55-79.97, and 55-516. (Patron-Sickles, HB 1256 (C))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; posting of documents on association website. Amending §§ 55-79.74:1 and 55-510. (Patron-Surovell, HB 668 (F))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; recovery of attorney fees, costs, and interest. Amending §§ 55-79.53, 55-79.73, and 55-515. (Patron-Watts, HB 410 (Chapter 758))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; requires award to prevailing party in an action brought under Acts for noncompliance with declaration of reasonable attorney fees, etc., expended in matter, and interest on judgment. Amending §§ 55-79.53, 55-79.73, and 55-515. (Patron-Watts, HB 411 (F))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; rights of owners. Amending §§ 55-79.52 and 55-515.2. (Patron-Ramadan, HB 1008 (C))

Condominium and Property Owners’ Association Acts; suspension of certain owner rights for rules violations. Amending §§ 55-79.80:2 and 55-513. (Patron-Brink, HB 901 (F))

Defective drywall; redefines term. Amending § 36-156.1. (Patron-James, HB 839 (Chapter 368))

Derelict and blighted buildings; authorizes locality to serve as receiver to repair. Adding § 15.2-907.2. (Patron-Dance, HB 491 (Chapter 761); Morrissey, HB 1122 (F); Watkins, SB 122 (Chapter 220))

Foreclosure counseling pilot program; established for Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and Prince William County. Adding § 36-139.5:2. (Patron-Colgan, SB 644 (F))

Foreclosure procedures; Virginia Housing Commission to study. (Patron-Deeds, SJR 71 (C))

Historic structures; locality may require by ordinance that certain structures within a historic district shall not be razed, demolished, etc., until approved by review board or appeal by governing body. Amending § 36-105. (Patron-Peace, HB 327 (Chapter 494))

Housing and Community Development, Board of; terms of certain members. Amending § 36-135. (Patron-Greason, HB 156 (Chapter 747))

Housing crisis; extends sunset date for several measures related to various land use approvals, etc. Amending §§ 15.2-2209.1, 15.2-2303.1:1, and second enactment of Chapter 193, 2009 Acts. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 571 (Chapter 508))

Landlord and tenant laws; energy submetering may be used in campground if clearly stated in rental agreement. Amending §§ 55-226.2, 56-245.2, and 56-245.3. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1261 (Chapter 338))

Mechanics’ liens; allows contractors to obtain liens in amount of value of work contracted for lots in a development or condominium units for site development improvements. Amending § 43-3. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 928 (Chapter 523))

Rental inspections; City of Fairfax to conduct a study to identify which residential rental dwelling units meet requirements for rental inspection districts. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 566 (F))

Residential energy efficiency standards; exempts any residential building from being subject to federal legislation if such building complies with the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Adding § 10.1-1306.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 27 (F))

Retirement Communities, Continuing Care; Virginia Housing Commission to study. (Patron-Barker, SJR 49 (F))

Soccer goals, movable; Board of Housing and Community Development to develop guidelines for anchoring those located in public recreational areas. (Patron-Vogel, SB 449 (F))

Statewide Fire Prevention Code; Board of Housing and Community Development to amend Code, insurance requirements for certain fireworks shows. (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 152 (F))

Statewide Fire Prevention Code; requires Board of Housing and Community Development to adopt regulations to amend Code for purpose of allowing certain kitchens located in religious institutions. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1292 (F))

Statewide Fire Prevention Code and Uniform Statewide Building Code; fees for enforcement and appeals. Amending §§ 27-98 and 36-105. (Patron-Greason, HB 1111 (Chapter 607))

Uniform Statewide Building Code; online submission of building permit applications. Adding § 36-105.4. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 328 (F))

Uniform Statewide Building Code; requires Board of Housing and Community Development to revise. (Patron-Keam, HB 1045 (F))

Veterans; repeals obsolete housing laws pertaining to World War II era defense housing projects and housing projects for veterans. Repealing §§ 36-56 through 36-69. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 621 (Chapter 437))

Virginia Housing Development Authority; mortgage credit certificates. Amending § 15.2-5003. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 558 (Chapter 239))

Virginia Housing Development Authority; powers. Amending § 36-55.30. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 557 (Chapter 238))

Virginia Housing Partnership Revolving Fund; renamed Virginia Housing Trust Fund. Amending §§ 2.2-1514, 36-137, 36-139, 36-141, 36-142, 36-147, 54.1-2113, 55-530.1, and 58.1-344.3; adding § 36-147.1. (Patron-Lopez, HB 790 (I) See HB121)

Virginia Housing Trust Fund Authority; created, report. Adding §§ 2.2-2351 through 2.2-2362. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 121 (F); Herring, HB 1100 (F))

Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act; resale of time-shares, disclosures. Amending §§ 55-362, 55-380, 55-396, 55-397, and 55-400; adding §§ 55-376.5, 55-380.1, 55-394.2, and 55-394.3. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 233 (Chapter 751))