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Virginia right-to-charge law
Associations may not prohibit an owner from installing an EV charger for personal use in the owner's designated parking space.
- Who it covers
- Property owners' association, condominium and cooperative owners
- Law
- Va. Code §§ 55.1-1823.1, 55.1-1962.1, 55.1-2139.1 (2020)
- Owner pays
- The owner pays for the charger. The association is not liable for it.
What the association can require
- Limits on the number, size, placement and manner of installation when the charger is outside the unit or on common areas
- Insurance requirements
- For condominiums: installation procedures, design standards and allocation of shared costs
Other points
- A condominium association may prohibit installation if it is not technically feasible or practical because of safety risks, structural issues or engineering conditions.
Next steps
Check your declaration and rules, then put your request in writing. Here is what to include, with a sample letter.
Next step
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Can a Virginia association stop me from installing an EV charger?
Associations may not prohibit an owner from installing an EV charger for personal use in the owner's designated parking space.
Who pays for an EV charger under Virginia law?
The owner pays for the charger. The association is not liable for it.