The annual Virginia Leadership Retreat will take place this year from July 27 – July 29, 2012 at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. This annual event has become the premier state-wide gathering for the community association industry in
Virginia Community Association Law
Virginia’s premier legal blog for condominium and homeowner’s associations
The Virginia Community Association Law blog, published by Gordon & Rees, focuses on legal issues affecting community associations in Virginia. It covers topics such as management contracts, including terms, indemnification, and notice provisions; legal responsibilities and common pitfalls for boards and managers; enforcement of covenants and handling of bankruptcy stays; compliance with Virginia fair housing laws and complaint procedures; and best practices for governance and dispute resolution within community associations. The blog provides guidance on navigating state-specific statutes, contract negotiations, risk management, and regulatory compliance relevant to community associations and their management professionals in Virginia.
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Avoiding the Perils and Pitfalls of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, LeClairRyan employment law attorney and Community Association Team member Brian Muse will present a one-hour webinar on the Fair Credit Report Act. This webinar will provide practical advice to employers on what they need to…
LeClairRyan Attorneys to Speak at 2012 Conference and Expo of the Washington Metro Chapter of CAI
LeClairRyan attorneys Doug Cuthbertson and Nicole Pszczolkowski were recently selected to give a presentation at the upcoming 2012 Conference and Expo of the Washington Metro Chapter of CAI. Their presentation, entitled “We’ve Been Sued! Now What?” will feature a discussion…
Community Associations and Stormwater Detention Pond Maintenance (“BMP”) Responsibilities
Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Steve Blaine, a LeClairRyan attorney practicing out of the firm’s Charlottesville office, and focusing his practice on land use, zoning, and community association law, has contributed the following post. BMPs: How to avoid an…
Will Sleeth Quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly Magazine on HOA Litigation
LeClairRyan attorney Will Sleeth was recently quoted in a Virginia Lawyers Weekly magazine article reporting on a Virginia state court case in which the trial judge awarded homeowners their attorney’s fees for prevailing in their suit against their property owners’…
LeClairRyan Attorneys Helping Habitat for Humanity Create Planned Development
LeClairRyan attorneys Lori Schweller and Tara Boyd are assisting Habitat for Humanity with the legal work related to Habitat’s Sunrise Park development in Charlottesville, Virginia. Specifically, Schweller and Boyd are drafting the documents for the master property owners’ association for…
The First Day of Presentations at the Virginia Leadership Retreat
Today marked the first day of presentations at the Virginia Leadership Retreat, located at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. LeClairRyan’s Megan Scanlon delivered a presentation called “Aging-in-Place — The Boomer Community”, which described some of the challenges community associations…
LeClairRyan Community Association Team to be Blogging Live from the Virginia Leadership Retreat
Members of LeClairRyan’s Community Association Industry Team will be blogging live from the Homestead this weekend, at the annual Virginia Leadership Retreat. The conference will run from July 29 -31, and will feature an array of networking events and presentations by…
LeClairRyan’s Will Sleeth Published in “The Fee Simple” Regarding Developer Transition Issues
The Fee Simple law journal (the journal of the Virginia State Bar’s Real Property Section) recently published an article by LeClairRyan‘s Will Sleeth related to developer transition issues. The article, titled “The Transition from Developer-Control of a Property…
HOAleader Offers Free 30-day Access
The LeClairRyan Community Association Team has enjoyed a strong relationship with HOAleader.com, a web-based pulication devoted to the community association industry. The Team’s attorneys are frequently quoted in the publication’s articles. The subscription-based website, has just offered a free 30-day trial. If you would like to…