5 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Ashburn and most of Loudoun County are governed by HOAs under the Virginia Property Owners' Association Act (VA Code §55.1-1800 et seq.). Board meetings must be open to all members except limited executive sessions. Minutes must be recorded and made available. Annual meetings require 10-day advance notice. The POA Act was significantly updated in 2024 with HB 1209 expanding board assessment authority.
Va. Code Ann. tit. 55.1, ch. 18 – Property Owners’ Association Act
Board of directors" means the executive body of a property owners' association or a committee that is exercising the power of the executive body by resolution or bylaw. "Capital components" means those items, whether or not a part of the common area, for which the association has the obligation for repair, replacement, or restoration and for which the board of directors determines funding is ne...
Most Ashburn communities require Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval before exterior modifications. Under VA Code §55.1-1811, HOAs may establish and enforce design guidelines. Denials must be in writing with reasons stated. The POA Act requires decisions within 45 days or the request is deemed approved.
Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1819 – Adoption and enforcement of rules (POA)
the board of directors shall have the power to establish, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations with respect to use of the common areas and with respect to such other areas of responsibility assigned to the association by the declaration, except where expressly reserved by the declaration to the members. Rules and regulations may be adopted by resolution and shall be reasonably published or ...
HOA assessments in Ashburn are governed by VA Code §55.1-1815. Associations must provide annual budgets and may levy regular and special assessments as authorized by the declaration. HB 1209 (2024) expanded board authority to levy additional assessments for common area maintenance without a full membership vote. Liens for unpaid assessments attach automatically.
Va. Code Ann. tit. 55.1, ch. 18 – Property Owners’ Association Act
assessments provided for in a declaration. "Electronic means" means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved, and reviewed by a recipient of such communication. A meeting conducted by electronic means includes a meeting conducted via teleconference, videoconference, Internet exchange, or other ele...
Virginia provides multiple dispute resolution paths for HOA conflicts under the POA Act. The Common Interest Community Board (CICB) offers a complaint process for regulatory violations. VA Code §55.1-1819 allows members to petition circuit court for violations. Many Loudoun County HOAs also offer internal dispute resolution and mediation procedures.
VA Code § 55.1-1819 (Property Owners' Association Act — Adoption and enforcement of rules)
§ 55.1-1819 . Adoption and enforcement of rules. A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the board of directors shall have the power to establish, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations with respect to use of the common areas and with respect to such other areas of responsibility assigned to the association by the declaration, except where expressly reserved by the declaration to the...
CC&R enforcement in Ashburn HOAs is backed by Virginia's POA Act and recorded declarations. Associations may enforce restrictive covenants through fines, lien authority, and court action. Virginia requires written notice of violations and opportunity to cure before penalties. Statute of limitations for covenant enforcement is 5 years.
Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-1819 – Adoption and enforcement of rules (POA)
the board of directors shall have the power to establish, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations with respect to use of the common areas and with respect to such other areas of responsibility assigned to the association by the declaration, except where expressly reserved by the declaration to the members. Rules and regulations may be adopted by resolution and shall be reasonably published or ...
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