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In 2024, New Jersey Assemblywoman Annette Quijano introduced legislation (Bill A2449), which, if passed, would require community association board members to undergo board member training. While the bill is gaining traction...more
It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at the board from a disgruntled community member, assertions from...more
The Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) is a statute that can have harsh consequences, including the ability to extinguish an Association’s deed restrictions if an Association does not take timely remedial measures,...more
The Virginia General Assembly approved a number of bills during its 2024 legislative session. Some of the bills impact, directly or indirectly, common interest communities. The Governor of Virginia signed the following bills...more
Each election season, condominium association members elect one or more directors to serve on the association’s Board of Directors. Many members consider their options carefully, understanding the importance of the board and...more
Join us for a live webinar as Winstead attorney Teddy Holtz covers the ethical duties of Association Directors and Officers, additional tips for being a model Director, and tips for responding to or dealing with troublesome...more
Join us for a live webinar as Winstead attorney Teddy Holtz discusses the Fair Housing Act & ADA POA Implications....more
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
Winstead attorney Teddy Holtz will discuss the legal process of enforcing deed restrictions until compliance is gained. Board members and managers will gain a greater understanding of the legal process and tips & tricks they...more
Well-manicured lawns, beautiful entranceways, uniformity of appearance, security cameras, and clutter- free home exteriors are but a few of the many benefits of living in a community controlled by a “homeowners’ association...more
Community associations by and large rely on the efforts of volunteer board members to ensure their success. These individuals play a critical role in shaping the direction and priorities of the organization, and in ensuring...more
This year at the 2023 Community Associations Institute (CAI) Law Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana, one breakout session focused on Boards of Directors conducting Association business electronically through various modern...more
Let the sunshine in. I am not talking about the popular 1969 song by The 5th Dimension. I am referring to the statutes governing Virginia community associations that require all meetings of a board of directors, including...more
All community associations, at least annually, are faced with action items requiring a vote of their membership. For example, community association membership participation is necessary on an annual basis to elect the...more
In Brief Court confirms that HOAs in Washington have broad deference when deciding how to allocate assessments. The court ruling could reduce lawsuits challenging discretionary board decisions relating to assessments. The...more
Many homeowners in North Carolina experience issues with excessive surface water flow and localized nuisance flooding after rain events. How communities deal with these problems was the focus of Ward and Smith's latest...more
Massive legislation legalizing marijuana in Virginia became law July 1, 2021. The legislation ranges from legalization of marijuana to expungement of criminal records involving marijuana offenses to funding a public awareness...more
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Virginia General Assembly had a busy 2021 session that consisted of a regular session and a subsequent special session during which it passed many different pieces of legislation that...more
It is that time of year. Summer vacations are in the books, schools are in session, and pumpkin spice lattes are back on tap. These signs of Fall also mean many Virginia community associations are in budget season....more
Surfside Collapse – what we know so far: On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Champlain Towers South, a twelve-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, partially...more
A planned community developer needs to control operation and administration of the covenants and community association for some period of time to ensure orderly development and sale of project. The developer has invested...more
A key role of most community associations is to engage contractors, service providers, and vendors (all together, "vendors") to assist the community with its everyday needs. These services can range from community...more
Residents of planned communities often must obtain approval prior to making any modifications to their homes and lots. Through their declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions - commonly referred to as the...more
Since March 2020, society has learned how to navigate through and adjust to many upheavals and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is certainly true for community associations conducting business and carrying out...more
For many community associations, the first quarter of the year signals the time to notice and hold annual meetings of their membership....more