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Is my HOA fine valid in Virginia?
In Virginia, the POAA conditions a violation charge on written notice, a chance to cure, and a hearing where a lawyer may appear — and caps the amount at $50 per offense or $10 a day, for no more than 90 days.
This is general information, not legal advice, and it does not decide whether your fine is valid. For your specific situation, a licensed Virginia attorney is the right resource.
Check your notice
Answer a few questions about the Virginia fine or violation notice you received, and see how it compares to what the law requires.
What Virginia law requires before an HOA can fine you
Governing framework: Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (Va. Code § 55.1-1819).
Before any charge, the member must be given written notice and a reasonable opportunity to correct the alleged violation.
Statute: Va. Code § 55.1-1819
The member is entitled to an opportunity to be heard and to be represented by counsel before the board of directors or other tribunal.
Statute: Va. Code § 55.1-1819
Charges may not exceed $50 for a single offense or $10 per day for a continuing offense, and a continuing offense may not be charged for more than 90 days.
“shall not exceed $50 for a single offense or $10 per day for any offense of a continuing nature” — Va. Code § 55.1-1819
Statute: Va. Code § 55.1-1819
Timing the Virginia statute sets
HOA disputes often turn on short statutory windows — these are worth knowing early.
30 days to file with the Common Interest Community Ombudsman
After a final adverse decision, a member may file a Notice of Final Adverse Decision with the Ombudsman within 30 days, on the board’s form, with a $25 fee.
Va. Code § 54.1-2354.4