The Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Act provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper or dishonest conduct of a licensed residential contractor. The Recovery Fund is supported entirely by assessments paid by licensed contractors, not by any tax revenues.
Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.
Your home is likely to be your most valuable financial asset. So be extra careful when you hire someone to work on it.
The reason for professional regulation is to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. DPOR is a valuable resource for consumers when hiring or working with a regulated professional.
Significant Changes to Resale Certificates/Disclosure Packets Effective July 1, 2025
As a result of the passage of Senate Bill 1222 and House Bill 2235 during the 2023 General Assembly Session, associations will see significant changes to the form for providing resale certificates/disclosure packets. These changes are effective July 1, 2023.
Overview
The Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsman reviews Notices of Final Adverse Decision resulting from the submission of a Complaint through an Association’s Complaint Procedure. The sole purpose of this review is to determine if the Final Adverse Decision received by the Complainant, from the Association, may be in conflict with laws or regulations governing common interest communities or interpretations thereof by the board.
