It is that time of year. Summer vacations are in the books, schools are in session, and pumpkin spice lattes are back on tap. These signs of Fall also mean many Virginia community associations are in budget season....more
9/9/2021
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Budgets ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
Corporate Governance ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Jurisdiction ,
Parking Lots ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Severe Weather
July 1 means new laws become effective in Virginia. The 2021 legislative session and special sessions were busy and resulted in sweeping changes—many of which impact Virginia community associations. Of significance to...more
6/4/2021
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Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disability ,
Dogs ,
Duty to Accommodate ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Jurisdiction ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Smoking Bans ,
Virtual Meetings ,
Voting Requirements
The pandemic that took hold in 2020 created uncertainty and required community associations to adapt to new norms and its policies and procedures. The country looked forward to a new year with new hope. A new year usually...more
3/3/2021
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Books & Records ,
Code of Conduct ,
Common Areas ,
Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Due Process ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Risk Management
Since March 2020, society has learned how to navigate through and adjust to many upheavals and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is certainly true for community associations conducting business and carrying out...more
1/27/2021
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Budgets ,
Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Governor Northam ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Members ,
Property Insurance ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Virtual Meetings
The 2020 legislative session was notable for a few reasons. First, the Democrats held the majority of seats in both houses of the General Assembly for the first time in recent history. Second, the legislature also took...more
7/8/2020
/ Community Associations ,
Condominiums ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Mortgages ,
Pending Legislation ,
Solar Panels ,
Virtual Meetings