Designation of authorized representative

Except as expressly authorized in this chapter or in the declaration or as otherwise provided by law, no association shall require any lot owner to execute a formal power of attorney if the lot owner designates a person licensed under the provisions of § 54.1-2106.1 as the lot owner's authorized representative, and the association shall recognize such representation without a formal power of attorney, provided that the association is given a written authorization that includes the designated representative's name, contact information, and license number and the lot owner's signature. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the requirements of § 13.1-849 of the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act (§ 13.1-801 et seq.) and the association's declaration, bylaws, and articles of incorporation shall be satisfied before any such representative may exercise a vote on behalf of a lot owner as a proxy. 2008, cc. 851 , 871 , § 55-509.4; 2010, c. 165 ; 2014, c. 216 ; 2016, c. 471 ; 2017, cc. 387 , 405 ; 2018, c. 226 ; 2019, c. 712 ; 2022, cc. 65 , 66 ; 2023, cc. 387 , 388 .