Virginia Statutes
§ 55.1-353 — Effect of word "covenants."
Virginia § 55.1-353
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 55.1Property and Conveyances
Subtitle IProperty Conveyances
Ch. 3Form and Effect of Deeds and Covenants; Liens
Art. 4Effect of Certain Expressions in Deeds
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-353 (2026).
Text
When a deed uses the words "the said ________ covenants," such covenant shall have the same effect as if it were expressed to be by the covenantor, for himself and his heirs, personal representatives, and assigns and shall be deemed to be with the covenantee and his heirs, personal representatives, and assigns.
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Legislative History
Code 1919, § 5170; Code 1950, § 55-67; 2019, c. 712.
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Virginia § 55.1-353, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/va/55.1/55.1-353.