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
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 ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Deadlines ,
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
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
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
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
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