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Client Alert: Emotional Support Animals in Community Associations: Balancing Fair Housing Obligations with Resident Expectations...

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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

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What's Changed: Davis‑Stirling Common Interest Development Act Under AB 130

California’s Assembly Bill 130 (“AB 130”), enacted June 30, 2025, introduces significant amendments to the Davis‑Stirling Common Interest Development Act (“Davis-Stirling”), specifically affecting enforcement provisions under...more

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Client Alert: Condo Law Reform - What Florida’s HB 913 Means for Associations and Owners

In the wake of the 2021 Surfside Condominium collapse, Florida lawmakers enacted sweeping reforms to enhance safety, transparency, and accountability within condominiums and cooperatives. Most recently, Florida House Bill 913...more

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Client Alert: Due Process or Due Trouble? Navigating the Legal Maze of Covenant Enforcement in Virginia Community Associations

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Community associations governed by the Virginia Condominium Act (VCA) and the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (POAA) are frequently called upon to enforce their association’s covenants, rules, and restrictions....more

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Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

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On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium...more

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Client Alert: New Maryland Law Affecting Condominium and Homeowner Associations

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Mayland Senate Bill 758 / House Bill 1534 (the “Bill”) was recently signed by the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, and will go into effect October 1, 2025. The Bill (available here) amends Title 11 (the Condominium Act) and...more

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Florida Condo Reform Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk

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On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 1:20 PM, CS/CS/HB 913 – a major piece of legislation addressing condominium association governance, management, and structural safety – was signed by legislative officers and formally presented...more

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2025 Maryland Legislative Update

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The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session saw the introduction of over 3,200 bills, with several new and impactful laws passing that will affect community associations....more

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2025 Texas Legislative Update: Issues Affecting Texas Homeowners’ Associations And Condominium Owners’ Associations

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The 2025 Texas Legislative Session concludes on June 2, and new regulations impacting homeowners’ associations and condominium owners’ associations will be implemented on September 1, 2025....more

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Client Alert: 2025 Virginia Legislative Updates for Common Interest Communities

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The Virginia General Assembly approved a number of bills during its 2025 legislative session. Some of the bills impact, directly or indirectly, common interest communities. The Governor of Virginia signed the following bills...more

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Blacklisted Condos: A Growing Crisis for Owners and Buyers

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The blacklisting of condominium/condo associations by financial institutions and insurance providers has emerged as a pressing issue in the real estate finance and housing sector. This practice, which involves lenders or...more

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Maintaining Harmony: Best Practices for Enforcing Community Rules and Covenants

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If done well, enforcement fosters harmony and neighborly behavior within the community. However, to be done well, enforcement of the Covenants must be carried out in a legally sound, fair, and consistent manner....more

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Client Alert: D.C. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Law (“Right to Charge”)

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On or about March 6, 2025, DC Act 25-625, “Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Access, Readiness, and Sustainability Amendment Act of 2024” will go into effect after the Congressional Review Period ends. The law...more

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Structural Integrity and Reserve Law - 1 Year Later

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We are now a year into the effective date of what is colloquially known as the Structural Integrity Act (Act). The law combines two important obligations condominium associations or cooperatives must now adhere to, inspection...more

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MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (January 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

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Court Clarifies HOA Responsibilities in Tenant vs. Tenant Conflicts

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Often, in litigation between an owner and their homeowners association (HOA), there is a question regarding the nature and the extent of the duty owed by the HOA to an owner (or even to a tenant of an owner). The answer to...more

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The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane

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These powerful storms are unpredictable, and despite our best efforts to prepare, they often leave a trail of destruction in their wake. When the winds finally die down and the floodwaters recede, they often leave behind a...more

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Too Little, Too Late: Florida Association Found Liable in Records Requests Lawsuit

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A Florida homeowners association was found liable in a records requests lawsuit that emphasizes the need for timely response and proper recordkeeping among community associations. The Fifth District Court of Appeal in...more

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Virginia Real Estate Law Updates for 2024

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Effective July 1, 2024, Virginia has implemented several significant changes to its real estate laws. In this year’s installment, tenants get a whole lot of protections (kind of), HOAs are put on a tighter leash, and brokers...more

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 293 (2024), Requiring Homeowners Associations to Maintain Written Hurricane Protection...

On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows...more

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Leaving the Nest: Healthy Community Association Transition

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In North Carolina, private developers establish community associations by planning, building infrastructure, developing lots, and organizing property owners or associations. Initially, developers have substantial control over...more

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Shining a Light on Rooftop Solar for Massachusetts Condo Owners

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After the Trustees of his condominium refused his request for an Architectural Variance to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (SPV) panels on his unit, the owner brought suit in the Land Court seeking a determination that the...more

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New Illinois Laws for 2024 Affecting Real Estate

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Illinois has passed a number of laws effective 1 January 2024 that impact commercial real estate and development. These new laws range from new requirements for residential landlords, first of its kind electric vehicle...more

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[Webinar] HOA Law Live: Fair Housing Act & Americans with Disabilities Act - POA Implications - November 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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Join us for a live webinar as Winstead attorney Teddy Holtz discusses the Fair Housing Act & ADA POA Implications....more

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[Webinar] HOA Law Live: Short Term Rentals - Case Law Update and Strategy - September 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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An educational webinar series presented by Winstead's Homeowners Association Law Practice Group. Winstead attorney Teddy Holtz will discuss short-term rentals affecting property owners' associations and provide a case law...more

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