Spring is here. This means landscaping and lawn care season are in full swing, May flowers will bloom, and the bugs will follow. This spring is also my season to share perennial issues on my own Community Association Pet “Ps”...more
On January 19, 2026, former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law what has been coined the most “restrictive” e-bike legislation in the nation, intended to improve safety within communities throughout the state. The...more
It is a longstanding law in Michigan that owners of real property have the right to restrict the future use of their property, but there are legal limits to those restrictions. It is common for developers of platted...more
Because of this, homeowners often look to their association to “get the neighborhood back.” But short-term rental regulation is legally complex in North Carolina, and homeowner associations (“HOAs”) must tread carefully. This...more
Several different legal authorities govern condominium associations in New Jersey. These authorities include statutory law as well as an association’s own governing documents including its Master Deed and By-Laws....more
From approving resolutions to responding to owner requests, community association boards and their management companies are called on to make countless decisions regarding their governance and operations. But even routine...more
On October 1, 2025, House Bill 25-1043 (the “House Bill”) went into effect. The House Bill is a comprehensive bill that requires most owners’ associations (“HOAs”) that are subject to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership...more
On October 28, 2025, the Prince William County (“PWC”) Board of County Supervisors amended Chapter 13, Section 13-497 of the PWC County Code. The amendments add provisions in favor of drivers at risk of being towed. This...more
The holiday season is here! And with that comes seasonal decorations, which may include bright lights, festive lawns, balcony and door displays, and other installations. Associations considering adopting and enforcing rules...more
When preparing a community association budget at the start of each fiscal year, boards and their managers could use a good Crystal Ball; but too often they may feel like they are using a Magic 8 Ball instead: “cannot predict...more
Japan faces a pressing need for the redevelopment of aging condominium buildings, particularly in urban areas, which has been difficult due to strict decision-making rules and limited redevelopment options under the previous...more
On or before October 1, 2025, all condominium and cooperative associations in Florida must create and maintain an online account with the DBPR and submit specific information about the association and its buildings. This new...more
The Connecticut General Assembly 2025 Regular Session concluded on June 4, 2025, and with it came the passage of several public acts of interest to real estate professionals. Below is a summary of some of those newly enacted...more
Their governing documents, specifically the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (commonly called CC&Rs, covenants, or the declaration), and Bylaws, establish the legal and operational framework for how a...more
While there are many benefits to owning property in a common interest community, most people love to hate them. Condemnors should be especially wary when seeking to acquire property owned by a homeowners association....more
The Common Interest Community Board amended the Complaint Regulations effective August 1, 2025. These regulatory changes pertain to those circumstances where a person files a complaint against an association as the first step...more
Amendments to the Common Interest Community Ombudsman Regulations went into effect August 1, 2025. These amendments change the required association complaint procedure. The changes may appear minor but add clarity and are...more
The Virginia General Assembly approved a number of bills during its 2025 legislative session. Some of the bills impact, directly or indirectly, common interest communities. The Governor of Virginia signed the following bills...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
What You Need to Know- • New Jersey has passed legislation, effective immediately, designed to protect the structural integrity of condominiums and cooperative buildings in response to the June 2021 collapse of the...more
Washington’s legislators had their eye on common interest communities (CICs) during the 2023 regular session, which ended on April 23, 2023. Three bills relating to or affecting CICs become effective on July 23, 2023. One...more
And how do you determine whether the Condominium Ownership Act or the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act applies to your Development? In Vermont, condominium communities are creatures of statute. In other words, if you...more
The Denver housing market has been hot for years. An influx of residents, low housing inventory, and rising home prices make Denver a good choice for residential builders and developers. However, this past November, the...more
However, AB 3182 Creates Ambiguity for Rental Restrictions in CIDs - Consistent with California’s trend of removing barriers to affordable housing, Assembly Bill 3182, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, further limits the...more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 192 (EO 192), which goes into effect on November 5, 2020, applies to all workplaces that require or permit employees to be physically present at a worksite in New Jersey,...more