34-28 - Deed of trust, etc., on such property void. - Virginia Statutes

§ 34-28. Deed of trust, etc., on such property void.

Every deed of trust, mortgage or other writing or pledge made by ahouseholder to give a lien on property exempt from distress or levy under §34-26 shall be void as to such property. However, this section shall have noapplication to (i) property covered by a deed of trust, mortgage or otherwriting or pledge given by a householder to secure a loan made for thepurchase of such property or (ii) security interests in such property havingpriority over the claim of exemption as specifically provided in subdivisions7 and 8 of § 34-26.

(Code 1919, § 6564; 1938, p. 218; 1940, p. 615; 1992, c. 644; 2002, c. 88.)