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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
The past 19 months have been a challenging time. As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, many precautions and restrictions were put in place to prevent the transmission and spread of COVID-19, including executive orders...more
Residential real estate developments that reopen their amenities amid an improving public health picture would receive COVID-19-related immunity under legislation that is working its way through the New Jersey Legislature...more
Effective May 28, 2021, certain public health restrictions that have been in place for well over a year will end. Executive Order Number 79 (“EO79”) terminates the Seventh Amended Executive Order Number 72 and Order of...more
In a widely publicized move, Governor Abbot adopted Executive Order GA 34 on March 2, 2021, which takes effect on March 10, 2021, lifting the state-wide occupancy limits and mask mandate related to the COVID-19 pandemic. How...more
The pandemic that took hold in 2020 created uncertainty and required community associations to adapt to new norms and its policies and procedures. The country looked forward to a new year with new hope. A new year usually...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
Residential cooperatives (coops) and condominiums (condos) should proceed with caution when opening their indoor pools. In a recent Alert, we advised that residential coops and condos in New York City (NYC) are permitted to...more
In response to increases in positive COVID-19 case counts in the Hampton Roads area, Governor Northam issued Executive Order 68 that places additional restrictions on certain cities and counties. The jurisdictions subject to...more
The 2020 legislative session was notable for a few reasons. First, the Democrats held the majority of seats in both houses of the General Assembly for the first time in recent history. Second, the legislature also took...more
Just in Time for Fireworks: North Carolina Governor Signs into Law Limited Immunity from COVID-19 Related Claims Arising from the Reopening of Community Pools - The Buzz - Part VI, of North Carolina House Bill 902,...more
As the City of Chicago and the rest of Illinois prepare to enter Phase 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan on June 26, 2020, condominium associations and other common interest communities willing to assume the...more
Effective May 22, 2020 at 5pm, North Carolina will enter what the Governor calls "Phase 2" of the Governor's prolonged phases of reopening the state. To enter Phase 2, the Governor issued Executive Order 141 to implement...more
State and local governments are beginning to phase out or entirely lift COVID-19 restrictions. With spring in the rearview mirror and summer dead ahead, community association boards and community managers are feeling...more
Which Executive Orders Impact Community Associations and What Do The Executive Orders Say? Executive Orders 53 (as amended) and 55 collectively, and among other things, impact Virginia community associations as follows: ...more
In a short period of time, COVID-19 has changed the way we live and conduct business. Sadly, the pandemic seems as though it will cause (or already has caused, depending on who you ask) a devastating impact on our local...more
On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly approved two budget amendments recommended by Governor Northam that allow boards of directors of property owners’ associations and condominium unit owners’ associations to meet...more
Our office has received numerous inquiries regarding whether and how boards of directors of Virginia community associations can meet the statutory requirements for open meetings and the “2-director rule” during the...more
Spring is here, which means pool season is upon us. Traditionally, this is when community associations throughout Virginia prepare for pool season. Now, with Virginians ordered to stay home, social distance, sanitize and...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, providing emergency assistance to businesses, families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...more
One month in, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt how we live our daily lives. The combined health, economic and social impacts of this global crisis have plunged us all into a frightening and unfamiliar new reality. ...more
Since our last posting, the impact of coronavirus on community associations has become real. Health and safety are paramount. While Association-related matters may seem trivial compared to a worldwide health crisis and...more
With the coronavirus having been declared a pandemic and rapidly spreading throughout the United States, many Florida community associations are confronting unique issues and need to know how to combat the spread of...more
With the coronavirus having been declared a pandemic and rapidly spreading throughout the United States, many Florida community associations are confronting unique issues and need to know how to combat the spread of...more