Verbatim from the public record. The law itself is a government work — always confirm the current version on the official source before you rely on it.
Except as expressly authorized in this chapter or in the declaration or as otherwise provided by law, no association shall require any lot owner to execute a formal power of attorney if the lot owner designates a person licensed under the provisions of § 54.1-2106.1 as the lot owner's authorized representative, and the association shall recognize such representation without a formal power of attorney, provided that the association is given a written authorization that includes the designated representative's name, contact information, and license number and the lot owner's signature. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the requirements of § 13.1-849 of the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act (§ 13.1-801 et seq.) and the association's declaration, bylaws, and articles of incorporation shall be satisfied before any such representative may exercise a vote on behalf of a lot owner as a proxy.
2008, cc. 851 , 871 , § 55-509.4; 2010, c. 165 ; 2014, c. 216 ; 2016, c. 471 ; 2017, cc. 387 , 405 ; 2018, c. 226 ; 2019, c. 712 ; 2022, cc. 65 , 66 ; 2023, cc. 387 , 388 .