Virginia Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: (HB558; H 150; §55-70.1) Warranty extension applicable to single-family but not HOAs: in addition to any other express or implied warranties; It requires registered or certified mail notice to "vendor" stating nature of claim; reasonable time not to exceed six months to "cure the defect".
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A contractor's license is required for all trades. Separate boards license plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas fitting, and asbestos trades.
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Local # 4840
3901 Centerview Dr Suite E
Chantilly, VA 20151
http://www.nvbia.com
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The Top of Virginia Builders Association
Local # 4883
1182 Martinsburg Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
http://www.topofvirginia.org
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Shenandoah Valley Builders Association
Local # 4848
PO Box 1286
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
http://www.valleybuilders.org
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Piedmont Virginia Building Industry Association
Local # 4890
PO Box 897
Culpeper, VA 22701
http://www.pvbia.org
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Fredericksburg Area Builders Association
Local # 4830
3006 Lafayette Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
http://www.fabava.com
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Augusta Home Builders Association Inc
Local # 4804
PO Box 36
Waynesboro, VA 22980
http://www.augustahomebuilders.net
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Blue Ridge Home Builders Association
Local # 4809
PO Box 7743
Charlottesville, VA 22906
http://www.brhba.org
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