Title 59.1. Trade and Commerce
Chapter 61. Residential Property Owners Protection Act
§ 59.1-617. (Effective January 1, 2027) Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Advertisement" means any written or electronic communication by a contractor, including a door hanger, business card, magnet flyer, pamphlet, phone call, or email, that could be reasonably interpreted to encourage, instruct, or induce a residential property owner to contact a contractor for the purpose of making an insurance claim for roof damage.
"Contractor" has the same meaning as provided in § 54.1-1100, except that actions by any person acting on behalf of a contractor, including an employee engaged in soliciting on behalf of a contractor, shall be considered the actions of the contractor.
"Residential property owner" means a person who holds the legal title to residential real property and does not include the Commonwealth or its agencies or political subdivisions.
"Soliciting" means contacting (i) in person; (ii) by electronic means, including e-mail, telephone, and any other real-time online communication directed to a specific person; or (iii) by delivery to a specific person or residential dwelling.