We often get calls from new board members after transition from developer control. They have questions like this one: Some of the homeowners have added fences, above ground pools and sheds without getting approval from the Association. Many of these
Virginia Condominium & Homeowners' Association Law Blog
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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GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOCUSES ON SMOKING
By Mike Inman
With the persistence of COVID-19 there is a current focus on the effects of smoking in apartments, condominiums and townhomes on their residents. The Common Interest Community Work Group of the Virginia Housing Commission, on which Mike Inman serves, recently…
FUNDING SURPRISE PROJECTS – LOAN OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT?
By Mike Inman
Boards often ask us how to best fund a project that becomes necessary due to unexpected events. This could be a significant leak or structural issue with the swimming pool or a roofing inspection report which states that replacement is…
Provide Members Due Process Prior to Suing in Court
Many board members and managers may not be aware that the Property Owners’ Association Act (“POAA”) requires that an association’s board of directors provide a member due process prior to taking action against that member in court.
Specifically, §55.1-1819 of…
IN THE SWIM: MORE POOL INFORMATION FOR PHASE 3
By Jeanne Lauer
We are being deluged with questions about pools. But in the many emails and conversations, we are developing and hearing some good ideas that can be shared. Although we have tried to discourage the use of Association pool furniture and…
SUMMARY OF VIRGINIA’S PHASE THREE GUIDELINES AFFECTING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
By Jeanne Lauer
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020
This summary is not a complete list of requirements for all types of businesses and activities covered by the COVID-19 reopening Phase Three Guidelines issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. It includes only those Guidelines that…
REVISED HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION DISCLOSURE NOTICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020
By Mike Inman
All initial sales and resales of properties located in a property owners/homeowners association require that the buyer receive a Disclosure Packet Notice (“Disclosure Notice”) developed by the Virginia Common Interest Community (CIC) Board which includes a list of the information…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND SWIMMING POOLS
By Mike Inman
Hello, Board members and managers. Next Thursday, June 18, our team member, Jeanne Lauer will be providing a legislative update on a webinar sponsored by the SEVA CAI Chapter. The program will also deal with other legal topics. To sign…
Privacy and Security Webinar today, May 19 at 10:00
By Mike Inman
TODAY AT 10:00 A.M. ATTORNEYS MIKE INMAN AND MATT WEINBERG WILL SPEAK AT A SEVA/CIA SPONSORED WEBINAR ON SECURITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES IN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
You can learn about attending by going to the chapter web site www.sevacai.org.
NEW RULES FOR BOARD MEETINGS DURING COVID-19 DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY
By Jeanne Lauer
As a result of superb effort of CAI’s Virginia Legislative Action Committee and its lobbyist Virginia common interest community associations will benefit from amendments to laws proposed by Governor Ralph S. Northam. These changes, adopted by the General Assembly on…