Occasionally we have inquiries regarding the authority of an Association exercised by the Board of Directors to assign parking spaces located in the common areas for the exclusive use of particular unit or lot owners.
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The Virginia Condominium & Homeowners' Association Law Blog, published by Inman & Strickler, PLC, focuses on legal issues affecting community associations in Virginia. It covers legislative updates, regulatory changes, and case law impacting condominiums and homeowners' associations. Topics include reserve funding and studies, resale certificate requirements, short-term rental regulations, and compliance with federal laws such as the Corporate Transparency Act. The blog also discusses local government zoning authority, association board duties, and legal challenges faced by community associations. It serves as a resource for association boards, property managers, and homeowners seeking guidance on governance, compliance, and dispute resolution within Virginia community associations.
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LOOKING AHEAD – TRANSITION FROM DEVELOPER CONTROL – SEVA CAI ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL UPDATE
By Mike Inman
On June 14, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the local Community Associations Institute Chapter is putting on the Annual Legislative and Legal Update. It will be held at the Holiday Inn in Newport News just off of I-64…
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS DAY IS MARCH 12 – FINALLY WE MEET AGAIN! SECURITY IS A CONCERN FOR THE BOARD…..AND A RESPONSIBILITY
By Mike Inman
CA DAY is approaching. After being called off for the last two years it will be held on March 12 all day at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. You can read all about it on www.sevacai.org. An excellent day of…
Fair Housing Update
By Mike Inman
Under the Fair Housing Act, there are requirements with respect to “accommodations” and “modifications.” “Accommodations” are requests to be exempt from certain rules or policies such as a request to have a service animal when there are pet rules that…
6 STEPS FOR REVIEWING AND REVISING YOUR ASSOCIATION RULES & REGULATIONS
By Mike Inman
This is an important task that generally does not get accomplished as often as it should. There are three primary reasons for a review of your rules every couple of years: (i) laws and regulations change, (ii) “best practices” change…
ENFORCING COVENANTS – NEW VIRGINIA STATUTES AFFECT COURT ACTIONS
By Mike Inman
Two new changes in the law have an impact on community associations court actions.
The first is an increase in the jurisdictional limit of the general district court from $25,000 to $50,000 (exclusive of interest and attorneys’ fees.) It is…
Electronic Voting and Virtual Meetings – New laws effective July 1
By Mike Inman
Inspired by the COVID experience which hampered association meetings and, therefore, effective governance the General Assembly enacted a landmark bill to assist in all associations. It is finally the time of year for the new laws to go into effect. …
YET ANOTHER RULE MODIFICATION FROM GOVERNOR ON IN-PERSON MEETINGS
By Mike Inman
The recent Fourth Amendment to Governor Northam’s COVID related Executive Order, effective as of April 1, 2021, has updated the limitations for private in-person gatherings. It states as follows:
All public and private in-person gatherings of more than 50 individuals…
NEW RULE FROM GOVERNOR ON IN-PERSON MEETINGS
By Mike Inman
The recent Third Amendment to Governor Northam’s COVID related Executive Order has updated the limitations for private in-person gatherings. It states as follows:
All public and private in-person gatherings of more than 10 individuals indoors and 25 individuals outdoors are…
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAKES VIRTUAL MEMBER MEETINGS LEGAL …. WITH CONDITIONS
By Mike Inman
Last Spring as part of emergency legislation the General Assembly authorized association boards of directors to meet virtually but did not include member meetings. This has caused significant delays in elections and other important meetings requiring a membership vote. I…