Division Fences

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Division Fences.” It is part of Chapter 28 “Trespasses; Fences”, which is part of Subtitle V “Miscellaneous”, which is part of Title 55.1 “Property and Conveyances”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 55.1-2821	Obligation to provide division fences
§ 55.1-2822	When no division fence has been built
§ 55.1-2823	When division fence already built
§ 55.1-2824	Recovery of amount due in connection with division fence
§ 55.1-2825	Requirements for agreement to bind successors in title; subsequent owners
§ 55.1-2826	How notice given