Amendments to the Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations went into effect August 1, 2025. These amendments change the required association complaint procedure. The changes may appear minor but add clarity and are...more
July is not usually the time for resolutions, but this midyear is different. There were few Virginia legislative changes to consider in 2025, making it an opportune time to consider what policies and procedures need updating...more
The U.S. Treasury Department has suspended enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act for all U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies.
In a statement on March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced that it...more
On December 3, 2024, a United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements....more
12/6/2024
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Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
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Filing Deadlines ,
FinCEN ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Penalties ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Stays
The Virginia General Assembly had a busy 2024 session with several changes impacting Virginia community associations. We highlight below the new laws of greatest significance to property owners’ associations and condominium...more
While the country is set to celebrate Independence Day, that is not the only special occasion this week. July 1 is the day that most new laws in Virginia take effect. The Virginia Condominium Act (the “Act”) was enacted on...more
Updated 4.9.24 -
We will continue to monitor developments. Stay tuned for updates. Original Article: Effective January 1, 2024, most Virginia community associations will be required to comply with the federal Corporate...more
Effective January 1, 2024, most Virginia community associations will be required to comply with the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its regulations, unless a community association fits within one of the narrow...more
The Virginia General Assembly had a busy 2023 session that involved consideration of proposals for new laws that would impact community associations, some of which were passed by both houses and ultimately signed into law by...more
We are on the cusp of Spring, which means Summer is just around the corner. And pool season is the hallmark of Summer. In addition to securing a pool service contractor and/or lifeguards, community associations should...more
Let the sunshine in. I am not talking about the popular 1969 song by The 5th Dimension. I am referring to the statutes governing Virginia community associations that require all meetings of a board of directors, including...more
Massive legislation legalizing marijuana in Virginia became law July 1, 2021. The legislation ranges from legalization of marijuana to expungement of criminal records involving marijuana offenses to funding a public awareness...more
12/27/2021
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CC&Rs ,
Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
HUD ,
Public Housing ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Smoking Bans
Vandeventer Black is pleased to host a complimentary webinar featuring Heather Gillespie, Common Interest Community Ombudsman, discussing association complaint procedures, common final adverse decisions, trends and patterns,...more
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
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
5/27/2021
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Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Common Areas ,
Community Associations ,
Condominium Associations ,
Condominiums ,
Disability ,
Dogs ,
Governance Standards ,
Jurisdiction ,
Marijuana ,
Military Service Members ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Smoking Bans ,
Videoconference ,
Virtual Meetings
Effective May 28, 2021, certain public health restrictions that have been in place for well over a year will end. Executive Order Number 79 (“EO79”) terminates the Seventh Amended Executive Order Number 72 and Order of...more
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
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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
A Charlottesville Circuit Court held that a rule promulgated by a Virginia property owners’ association requiring residents to sign an assumption of the risk form prior to using certain common areas was reasonable. See...more
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
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Condominiums ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Mortgages ,
Pending Legislation ,
Solar Panels ,
Virtual Meetings
Which Executive Orders Impact Community Associations and What Do The Executive Orders Say?
Executive Orders 53 (as amended) and 55 collectively, and among other things, impact Virginia community associations as...more
Our office has received numerous inquiries regarding whether and how boards of directors of Virginia community associations can meet the statutory requirements for open meetings and the “2-director rule” during the...more
Spring is here, which means pool season is upon us. Traditionally, this is when community associations throughout Virginia prepare for pool season. Now, with Virginians ordered to stay home, social distance, sanitize and...more
Since our last posting, the impact of coronavirus on community associations has become real. Health and safety are paramount. While Association-related matters may seem trivial compared to a worldwide health crisis and...more