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HB 1562 Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of previous mining and presence of abandoned mines.
Introduced by: Katherine B. Waddell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of previous mining operation and the presence of abandoned mines. Provides that for the sale of new dwellings the builder or owner, if the builder is not the owner, must disclose to the purchaser whether the builder or owner has any knowledge of (i) whether mining operations had previously been conducted on the property or (ii) the presence of abandoned mines, shafts, or pits. The disclosure requirement is limited to property located wholly or partially in the Town of Ashland, City of Richmond and Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland. Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of previous mining operation and the presence of abandoned mines. Provides that for the sale of new dwellings the builder or owner, if the builder is not the owner, must disclose to the purchaser whether mining operations had previously been conducted on the property and the presence of abandoned mines, shafts, or pits.