Part 2 on Virginia’s Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules and Community Associations – What is considered the unauthorized practice of law?

Virginia has only one UPL opinion that pertains specifically to HOAs. UPL Opinion 139 addresses “whether a company providing management services to a condominium association, may prepare and file liens on behalf of the association.” A lien filed for a condominium, pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 55-79.84, or a lien filed pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 55-516 for properties subject to the Property Association Act, subjects a lot or unit to a lien of assessment.  Read More……

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