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The description of land by any of the following methods is legally sufficient, if the county or city and state are included:
- By courses and distances with an identifiable starting point (metes-and-bounds method)
- As bounded by natural or artificial objects or by the land of named persons (monuments method)
- By reference to a recorded map, plat, survey, deed, or other writing (lot-and-block method)
- By number or code on a recorded subdivision (subdivision method)
- By geodetic survey of townships, ranges, meridians, and so forth (rectangular government survey method)
- By house number and named street, where there is an established system of numbering (in many cases, this is not considered to be an adequate legal description because house numbers and even street names are frequently subject to change)
- By any name by which the land is generally known and identifiable
- As occupied or acquired by a named person at a definite time
- As being all the land of the grantor in a designated way or acquired in a specific way
Disputed boundaries between two adjoining lands may be settled by express agreement. Virginia law provides for a court proceeding to establish boundaries. In conflicts concerning true boundaries, Virginia law gives preference to methods of description
Disputed boundaries between two adjoining lands may be settled by express agreement. Virginia law provides for a court proceeding to establish boundaries.
In conflicts concerning true boundaries, Virginia law gives preference to methods of description in the following order:
1) Natural Monuments or Landmarks
2) Artificial monuments and established lines
3) Adjacent boundaries or lines of adjoining tracts
4) Calls for courses and distances
5) Designation of quantity, such as “approximately 3.5 acres”
In Virginia, the________ is said to own the property on the date of _________or__________.
Buyer
Closing or Settlement
T/F. In regards to tax liens, in the case of new construction, the taxes on the land are prorated based on taxes for the current year.
False. Past Year
In VA regarding delinquent taxes, when taxes on real estate in a county, city, or town are delinquent on ___________ following the ______ anniversary of the date on which the taxes became due, the real estate may be sold to collect the tax.
December 31
3rd
T/F. In regards to recovering property being sold for delinquent taxes in VA, owners of real estate, or their heirs, successors, and assigns, have the right to redeem the real estate prior to the sale date and after the sale date?
False. Only Prior
In VA regarding mechanics liens, Virginia law §43.1 et seq. permits persons who have performed labor or furnished materials for the construction, removal, repair, or improvement of any building or structure to file a lien against the property. This lien may be filed at any time after the work is commenced or the material is furnished, but not later than the earlier of? (2)
1) 90 days from the last day of the month in which the lienor last performed work or furnished materials
2) 90 days from the time work is terminated
In regards to VA mechanic’s liens, a mechanic’s lien is enforced by a suit filed within ________ of recording the memorandum of lien or ______ from the completion or termination of work on the structure, whichever is later.
6 months
60 days
In regards to the selling of property and mechanic’s liens, typically, the seller must execute an affidavit at closing that declares no work has been performed or any materials furnished within ______ before the date of closing.
120 days
In regards to judgements in VA, a ____________ may be issued and the judgment enforced within ______ from the date the judgment was rendered. A judgment may be extended beyond its life by a motion made in the circuit court, following notice to the judgment debtor and redocketing of the judgment.
writ of execution
20 years
In regards to judgements in VA, if the real estate is conveyed to a grantee for value subject to a judgment lien, the judgment creditor must bring the suit to enforce the judgment lien within ______ from the date the grantee’s deed was recorded.
10 years
In regards to judgements in VA, if the judgment is for recovery of specific real property, a ___________ is needed. If the judgment debtor owns real estate outside Virginia, the debtor may be required to convey it to a _______.
writ of possession
sheriff
In regards to satisfaction of judgements in VA, within ______ of the satisfaction, that is, payment of a judgment, a judgment creditor must release the judgment wherever it is docketed. Failure to do so within _______ of demand by the judgment debtor makes the creditor subject to a fine.
30 days
10 days
In the case of a nonresident decedent who has a taxable estate in Virginia, the lien arises automatically at the time of the ___________. In the case of a resident decedent, the liens attach to the real estate only when a _________ is filed by the department of taxation in the clerk’s office of the county or city where such real estate is located. Once it attaches, the lien is enforceable for ________ from the date of the decedent’s death.
nonresident’s death
memorandum
10 year’s
T/F. The mere issuance of an attachment creates a lien on the real estate?
False. To create a lien, it is necessary for the officer to show that levy (actual attachment or seizure) was made.
In VA, a _________, or pending suit, does not bind or affect a subsequent purchaser of real estate unless a ___________ is properly recorded giving notice of the suit.
lis pendens
memorandum
Describe the landlord’s lien?
- relates back to the very beginning of the tenancy
- takes precedence over any lien against goods (personal property) on the leased premises since the tenancy began
- Legally attaches to all property on the premises when it is asserted or on the premises within 30 days prior to attachment of lien
Regarding VA contracts, for a contingency to be effectual, it must contain?
1) An expiration date or time
2) A list or description of option(s) available to the parties
In regards to VA statutory contract contingencies, if a property is a condominium or is in a subdivision bound by a property owners’ association (POA), what contingencies must be provided?
- condominium resale packet must be provided
- POA disclosure packet must be provided
In regards to VA statutory contract contingencies, the Virginia Condominium Act requires that the seller request the condominium ____________ regarding the referenced property and furnish it to the buyer. By the provisions of Virginia Code Section 55-79.97 this packet must be delivered within ______ of the request. Payment may accompany the request, or in certain circumstances the fee will then be assessed against the unit and paid at settlement rather than in advance.
resale packet
14 days
In regards to lead-based paint, the ingestion of lead into the human body is a known neurological hazard. Federal law requires the disclosure of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards for properties constructed prior to ___________.
January 1, 1978
The Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Statement provides that the seller makes no warranties or representations regarding certain things, however, what are some things that a seller DOES represent?
1) There are no pending building code enforcement actions involving the property
2) Location in which there is a military air installation
3) Availability of septic system operating permits
The English law passed in ____ known as the ______________ requires that the transfer of real estate be in writing.
1667
Statute of Frauds
T/F. In VA, a general power of attorney will suffice?
False. The power of attorney must specify the transaction and the parties involved. Must also be notarized and recorded with the deed.