Last year we informed you that effective October 1, 2019 the Virginia General Assembly reorganized Chapter 55 of the Code of Virginia. Chapter 55 includes the Condominium Act, the Property Owners Association (POA) Act and the Real Estate Cooperative Act.
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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CoVid-19 Update
By Jeanne Lauer
MARCH 30, 2020 UPDATE- Please see Virginia Governor Northam’s Executive Order on COVID 19 Restrictions:
THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS LAW TEAM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
By Mike Inman
We want you to know that at this time we are maintaining regular office hours with some of our attorneys and staff occasionally working from home. We are committed to be available to our clients in this difficult and uncertain…
How to “Stay Legal” with COVID 19
By Jeanne Lauer
COVID 19 is raising new questions and concerns for all of our clients, especially community associations. While our office is currently open, we are prepared and equipped to function on a remote basis, so we will continue to be available…
Member Participation at Meetings – There are Rules
By Mike Inman
Frequently there are misunderstandings about the right of owners to participate in both meetings of the board of the directors as well as meetings of the members. It is important that all members of an association understand the rules that…
UNWANTED INHERITANCES FROM LAID BACK BOARDS
By Mike Inman
What are the challenges facing a board of any association which has recently experienced significant board member turnover or has emerged developer control? We have found that some of these prior boards have not been attentive to the area of enforcement of certain covenants.…
SECURITY CAMERAS AND DOORBELLS IN VIRGINIA
By Jeanne Lauer
With the increasing popularity of security cameras and hi-tech doorbells and other systems, Virginia residents should be aware of a couple of criminal statutes that are implicated by the use of these technologies.
Virginia has a wiretapping statute which prohibits…
THE CIC BOARD ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ASSOCIATION RESERVE STUDIES
By Mike Inman
We’ve posted articles in the past about the importance of associations maintaining adequate reserves for the repair and replacement of the capital components in their communities that the association has the duty to maintain, repair and replace. Section 55.1-1965 of…
FHA LOANS – MAJOR CHANGES REGARDING CONDOMINIUM QUALIFICATIONS – PART II EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2019
By Mike Inman
Recently we posted the first of two parts about the changes in qualifications for FHA loans for condominiums. In this part we provide information on the rest of the changes.
REDUCTION IN OWNER OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
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FHA LOANS – MAJOR CHANGES COMING IN OCTOBER REGARDING CONDOMINIUM QUALIFICATIONS
By Mike Inman
According to a news release from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) several days ago, there are over 150,000 condominium projects in the United States, but “only 6.5 percent are approved to participate in FHA’s mortgage insurance programs.”…