Emblements

This is the 2026 edition of the code. This is the current edition. It was last updated Aug 02, 2026. Browse all editions.

This is Chapter 17 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Emblements.” It is part of Subtitle III “Rental Conveyances”, which is part of Title 55.1 “Property and Conveyances”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 55.1-1700	Law of emblements
§ 55.1-1701	What rent tenant entitled to emblements to pay
§ 55.1-1702	Compensation to outgoing tenant for preparation of land for crop
§ 55.1-1703	Lessee of life tenant may hold land through end of year on death of tenant; apportionment of rent