Va. Code § 22.1-128

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 22.1-128 - Title to school board real estate

Whenever any school board purchases real estate or acquires title thereto, the title to such real estate shall be certified in writing by a competent and discreet attorney-at-law selected by the school board, or title insurance, approved by a competent and discreet attorney-at-law selected by the school board, shall be purchased for such real estate. Such certification or policy of insurance shall be filed with the clerk of the school board along with the recorded deed or other papers by which the title is conveyed. No contract for any such purchase shall bind the school board until the title to such real estate is thus certified or insured.

The school board shall pay to the attorney reasonable compensation for these services.

Va. Code § 22.1-128

Code 1950, § 22-150; 1978, c. 26; 1980, c. 559; 1983, c. 32; 1987, c. 188.

Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 188.

Amended by Acts 1983, § c. 32.

Amended by Acts 1980, § c. 559.

Amended by Acts 1978, § c. 26.