Resale Certificates (Disclosures)

Under the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act § 55.1-1808, any owner selling a property must disclose in the contract that:

The lot is part of a development governed by the Property Owners’ Association Act (§ 55.1-1800 et seq.)
The Act requires the seller to obtain a resale certificate (association disclosure packet) from the property owners’ association and provide it to the purchaser.

For more information on the Act, visit: Virginia POA Act.

Requesting a Resale Certificate

To request a resale certificate for residential or commercial property:

Register at FirstService (welcomelink.com): https://secure.welcomelink.com/resale/index.cfm?mg=AS
Once registered, you can order the disclosure packet.

For questions, contact the Compliance Manager at 804-744-1035, ext. 3001.

Once your request is received:

A Compliance Specialist will inspect the property and take photos of the entire site.
A violation report is created, noting whether the property is in compliance. Items noted do not affect closing; unresolved issues are transferred to the purchaser.
The resale packet also includes:
- Accounting letter
- Board meeting minutes
  Governing documents
- Residential/Commercial Design Standards
- Budget and financial information
  Insurance information
Re-inspection is optional. If the seller or buyer wants an updated report or financials, re-order through WelcomeLink.

Before selling, ensure your property meets these standards:

Any modifications to the home or property must be ARB-approved
Trash and recycling cans must be in an enclosure or screened
Front walkways must be hard surfaces (asphalt is prohibited)
Landscaping beds should be edged
Chipping paint should be repaired or repainted
Mold and dirt should be cleaned from siding, driveways, mailboxes, roofs, etc.
Wooden steps facing the road should have painted risers
Porches higher than 12” must be screened underneath
Foundation plants are required along the front of the house