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§ 55.1-1500. Definitions

As used in this chapter: “Land” is a three-dimensional concept and includes parcels with upper or lower boundaries, or both upper and lower boundaries, as well as parcels extending ab solo usque ad coelum. Parcels of airspace constitute land within the meaning of this chapter. Any requirement in this chapter of a legally sufficient description […]

§ 55.1-1501. Form of instrument

Any agreement in which a residential ground rent is created shall: 1. Be reduced to writing; 2. Be in recordable form; and 3. Disclose the date, the names of the parties, the ground rent and any future adjustments to the ground rent, when such rent is payable, the duration of the agreement, and the value […]

§ 55.1-1502. Changes in amount of rent

The amount of a residential ground rent may be changed on demand of either the obligor or obligee at the end of five years from the date of the agreement, and every five years thereafter, by giving notice to the other party by certified mail or overnight delivery using a commercial service or the United […]

§ 55.1-1503. Encumbrance on real property

A residential ground rent shall constitute a lien against the real estate from the time it is recorded. Any deed of trust or mortgage may provide that a default in payment of ground rent shall constitute a default in such deed of trust or mortgage, that the trustee or beneficiary of the deed of trust […]

§ 55.1-1504. Redemption rights

The obligor shall have the right to redeem a residential ground rent at any time after three years from the date the ground rent agreement is made. The redemption shall be effected for the amount agreed upon by the obligor and the obligee or, in the absence of such an agreement, shall be determined by […]

§ 55.1-1505. Incorporation of agreement into deed

A ground rent agreement made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be incorporated into the deed or other instrument of transfer in the following form: This deed is subject to annual ground rent or charge as follows: 1. Date of agreement: ______; 2. Parties: a. Obligor: ______; and b. Obligee: ______; 3. Ground […]