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Discussions of condominium association law and legal issues in Virginia, and links to helpful resources.

Author: Lawyers for Inman & Strickler, in Virginia Beach, including Michael A. Inman.

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Recent Posts from Virginia Condominium & Homeowners’ Association Law Blog

Analysis of House Bill 516
RESOURCESCAI National Manager Licensing Page:http://www.caionline.org/govt/manager.cfmVirginia General Assembly:http://legis.state.va.us/ In a box at the bottom left corner of the Virginia Assembly's home page enter the following: hb516 (must use lowercase letters)Virginia Legislative Action Committee (VALAC):http://www.cai-valac.org …
Imposing Fines
QUESTION: I live in a town house community wherein we are assessed monthly assessments. I have been told that because my payment was received late that they now want the entire year assessment up-front. Neither the…
Declaration of Covenants
QUESTION: Where would I find the regulations stating that the owner of an upstairs unit must provide a certain amount of carpet or rugs on the bottom floor of their condo? Also, would it…
Pool Closings
Question: I live in a condo subdivision with 176 units in Virginia Beach. Our board threatened to not open our pool this year citing the pool was too expensive to keep open. When we…
Follow-up to reviewing Financial Records
Question: In this post you cited Virgina Code 55-79.74:1 re charging owners for copies of records, etc. My questions pertains to Virginia Code Section 55.79.75 which states in part "...Unless otherwise exempt as relating…
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Liability related to Speeding Vehicle
Question: What liability is a Condominium Association exposed to regarding an accident within the community due to speeding? We have a posted speed limit of 15 MPH and have regularly in community newsletters and…
Power of Attorney
Question: The By-laws in our HOA defines membership eligibility (i.e., must be recorded owner). Can power of attorney be given and that person serve on Board even though the by-laws do not give authority for…
Community Association Pool Regulations
AN IMPORTANT UPDATE ON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SWIMMING POOLSTime: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: VB Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia BeachTHIS IS A FREE PROGRAM sponsored by the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of…
Board Member Emailing
IS BOARD MEMBER EMAILING A VIOLATION OF THE OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS? With more frequency I am being asked whether, and to what extent, Board Members are entitled to communicate with each other by email. …