Community Associations Newsletter - Fall 2023
New Requirement in Maryland to Provide Notice of Increases
2023 Maryland Legislative Update
Montgomery County’s Existing High-Rise Building Sprinkler Program Maryland 2023
Browse our newsletters below.
Why You Shouldn’t Deal With Mold Yourself - And It’s Not Just Because You Don’t Have Mr. Clean’s Abs
Maryland Legislative Update
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: When Asking Too Much Of Your Community Manager Becomes Risky Business – You Need Expert Advice
Virginia: 2018 Legislative Update for Common Interest Communities
To Foreclose or Not To Foreclose? What To Consider When That Is The Question
2018 Maryland Legislative Updates
It’s My Right! Statutory Books and Records Inspections by Owners
Service Animals/Assistance Animals: Can They Vacation In Your Community?
Insurance Requirements For Condominium Owners
Strategies for Surviving the Covenant Amendment Process
Recorded Association Governing Documents do not Create Liens on Their Own
Are You Secure? Security Concerns for Community Associations
What Happens When Local Ordinances Conflict with your Governing Documents? – A Survey of the Conflict of Law Provisions for the Northern Virginia & Fredericksburg Areas
Maryland Common Interest Communities 2017 Legislative Changes
Virginia: 2017 Legislative Update for Common Interest Communities
Preparing Your Association for Pool Season
The Decision to Serve Alcohol Will Never Be Dry: Things to Consider Before Serving Alcohol at Your Next Community Event
Tree Liability in Maryland, DC, and Virginia
Condominium Unit Owner Bill of Rights Legislation Expected to Clear the DC Council
Do Community Associations Have the Authority to Regulate Drone Usage on Their Common Area or Common Elements?
Bankruptcy Issues: Automatic Stay
HUD Adopts New Rules Clarifying Associations' Liability for Harassment and Third Party Conduct Under the Fair Housing Act
Recent Developments - Amending Virginia HOA Governing Documents
Are District of Columbia Condominium Associations Required to Register with DCRA and/or Obtain Business Licenses
Price George's County Council Recently Adopts New Legislation Establishing A Commission On Common Ownership Communities
New DOL Regulations: Proper Classification of Community Association Employees Matters
Expanding the Marketability of Units in Your Condominium Association to a Bigger Pool of Potential Buyers: FHA Certification and Recertification
Shoveling Out - Snow Removal Responsibilities and Liability for Community Associations
Montgomery County Towing Amendments
Smoking in D.C. Condominiums: The Marijuana Update
"Just the Facts" Virginia Common Interest Communities 2015 Legislative Changes
Montgomery County Finds Way to Handle Delinquent Landlords
Check Your Community Association's Policies - They May be Unlawful
Protecting Your Community: Considerations in Creating a Safe Community Environment
The Power of the Super-Priority Lien
The Hiring Process
Is Your Community Association Sick Leave Policy in Compliance with District of Columbia Law?
Delaware Legislation Update: The New Ombudsman
D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Open Meeting Requirements
"Just the Facts" Virginia Common Interest Communities 2014 Legislative Changes
2014 Maryland Legislative Update
A Guide to Association Records Retention: What You Need to Know
Does Your Building Have an Asbestos Survey and an O & M Program? Why It Matters if Your Building is in D.C.
D.C. Updates: New Condo Act Provisions
Understanding and Contrasting the ADA and FHA
Suspension of Community Privileges
Control Your Board Meetings
Flagpoles - Recent Changes in Delaware Law and a Summary Comparison to Maryland and Virginia
Reserve Funds for Community Associations: Understanding the Why, How and When of Reserves
Recommended Practices for Community Associations When Creating Websites and Using Social Media
The Critical Role of the Board in Amending Governing Documents
Tax Lien Certificate Sales in DC
Foreclosure Procedures in Virginia
The D.C. Foreclosure Process
Lien Foreclosure in Maryland
Foreclosures by Community Associations in Delaware
"Mini-COBRA" for Small Employers
"Just the Facts," Virginia Common Interest Communities 2013 Legislative Changes
Maryland Court of Special Appeals Upholds Board's Decision to Deny Architectural Application
Community Associations and Maryland's New Stormwater Fees
Limiting Your Association's Liability
Maryland: Who Bears the Burden of Proof as to the Reasonableness of a Requested Accommodation
E-mail: Pitfalls and Precautions
Installation of Electric Car Charging Stations
New Form I-9 Released
Minimizing Risk: The Importance of Conducting Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Training
FHA Certification and Recertification
Foreclosures in the District of Columbia - What Can Condominium Associations Do?
"Let it Snow!" Practical Advice for Handling Ice and Snow in Community Associations
Enforcing Covenants in Maryland and the District of Columbia
Due Process Changes in Virginia
Key Provisions In The New Maryland Towing Law
WTP Live®
Maryland: Strict Liability for Pit Bull Attacks
Swim Meets and the Department of Justice
Construction Renovation Contracts 101: Six Key Considerations for Proactive Boards and Managers
Getting Ready for the Pool Season
Holiday Parties: Licensing & Liability
Benchmarking Regulations Apply to Large D.C. Community Associations
Tips on Conducting Internal Investigations - What Every Board Member and Manager Should Know!
Some Rules for Developing and Enforcing Rules
"Just the Facts" - Virginia Common Interest Communities 2011 Legislative Changes
Maryland Passes Priority Lien Bill and Other Legislative Updates for 2011
D.C. Condominium Act Amendments Are On the Move
Delaware Update -- Getting Used to DUCIOA
The Importance of Having a Modification/Accommodation Policy
Cable & Satellite Companies Can't Be Exclusive Providers in Your Community
Protecting Your Association From Identity Theft
Virginia Common Interest Communities 2009 Legislative Changes
Community Associations in the District of Columbia and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act of 2007
District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Will Not Require D.C. Condominiums to Obtain a Basic Business License
How to "Green" Your Community: Key Considerations
Fraud Claims May Continue to Haunt Developers
On-Call Policies: How to Use Them Correctly & Reduce Labor Costs
Think Before You Type
2008 Virginia Legislative Update General Assembly -- House Bill 516
Community Associations and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act Of 2007
Maryland Court of Appeals Hands Victory to Condominium Associations
The Pack Rat: A Community's Dilema
New Construction Contract Documents
Leasing Restrictions: Things to Consider
Henrico County, Virginia -- General District Court -- December 2007
Lessons To Be Learned
Virginia Supreme Court Sets new Law on Encroaching Trees and Plants
It's Covered-Isn't It?
Understand Your Employees
Rules for Rules
New Laws
Ray Diaz and Ed O'Connell John Whiteford, Taylor & Preston