Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
For community associations, few issues require more careful balancing of the individual rights of owners and the collective community interests than accommodation requests for emotional support animals (“ESA”). Under the...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
Community associations face many challenges, none more so than funding the upkeep and welfare of their communities. An owner who refuses to pay their share can put a heavy strain on a community association’s finances....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
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
When was the last time your organization reviewed its antitrust compliance program? The Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice announced a new policy to incentivize corporate antitrust compliance programs, which...more
A community or property owner association ("Association") acts through board members and officers who are volunteers and are generally willing to serve because they care about their communities. But in this day and age,...more