While the country is set to celebrate Independence Day, that is not the only special occasion this week. July 1 is the day that most new laws in Virginia take effect. The Virginia Condominium Act (the “Act”) was enacted on...more
What are commercial owners associations, and are they really that different from residential owners associations? Commercial owners associations are nonprofit corporations that govern planned communities, condominiums, or...more
Effective October 1, Virginia will recodify several laws related to conveyance of real estate and rental property, settlement and recordation of real estate, and common interest communities, including condominiums, HOAs, and...more
The power of eminent domain, also referred to as condemnation, refers to the power of the government or other quasi-governmental entity, such as a utility company, to take private property for a public purpose....more
In 2017, the Washington Supreme Court issued a significant decision related to restrictive covenants affecting condominium units. It reaffirmed the importance of timely challenging of an amendment to condominium covenants, in...more