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Chapter 1

Va. Code Ann. tit. 43, ch. 1

Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens

43-1Definitions 43-2Structures, materials, etc., deemed permanently annexed to freehold 43-3Lien for work done and materials furnished; waiver of right to file or enforce lien 43-4Perfection of lien by general contractor; recordation and notice 43-4.01Posting of building permit; identification of mechanics' lien agent in building permit; notice to mechanics' lien agent; effect of notice 43-4.1Liens to be recorded in deed books and indexed in general index of deeds 43-5Sufficiency of memorandum and affidavit required by § 43-4 43-6RepealedRepealed 43-7Perfection of lien by subcontractor; extent of lien; affirmative defense; provisions relating to time-share estates 43-8Sufficiency of memorandum, affidavit and notice required by § 43-7 43-9Perfection of lien by person performing labor or furnishing materials for a subcontractor; extent of lien 43-10Sufficiency of memorandum, affidavit and notice required by § 43-9 43-11How owner or general contractor made personally liable to subcontractor, laborer or materialman 43-12RepealedRepealed 43-13Funds paid to general contractor or subcontractor must be used to pay persons performing labor or furnishing material 43-13.1Use of lien waiver form; forgery or signing without authority 43-13.2When an affidavit or a signed statement of payment required of owner prior to sale 43-13.3An affidavit or a signed statement of payment required of owner prior to sale or refinance; penalty 43-14RepealedRepealed 43-14.1Service of notices 43-15Inaccuracies in memorandum or description not affecting lien 43-16What owner may do when contractor fails or refuses to complete building, etc 43-17Limitation on suit to enforce lien 43-17.1Hearing on validity of lien 43-18Lien of general contractor to inure to benefit of subcontractor 43-19Validity and priority of lien not affected by assignments 43-20Extent of lien where owner has less than fee in land 43-21Priorities between mechanics' and other liens 43-22How liens enforced 43-23Priority among liens perfected under this chapter 43-23.1Forfeiture of lien 43-23.2Remedies cumulative