Virginia Community Associations and the Corporate Transparency Act: New Federal Reporting Requirements Effective January 1, 2024

By Ray W. King, Deborah M. Casey, W. Thomas Chappell, Kathleen W. Panagis, Gaela R. Normile

Updated 4.9.24 On March 1, 2024, a federal district court in Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is unconstitutional. This ruling is only applicable to the named plaintiffs in that case, as well as members of the National… Read more

April 9, 2024 | Community Associations

2023 Virginia Legislative Changes Affecting Community Associations

By Deborah M. Casey, W. Thomas Chappell, Kathleen W. Panagis

The Virginia General Assembly had a busy 2023 session that involved consideration of proposals for new laws that would impact community associations, some of which were passed by both houses and ultimately signed into law by Governor Youngkin. Highlights of… Read more

June 14, 2023 | Community Associations

Legal SPF: Summer Protection For Community Associations

By Deborah M. Casey, W. Thomas Chappell, Kathleen W. Panagis

We are on the cusp of Spring, which means Summer is just around the corner. And pool season is the hallmark of Summer. In addition to securing a pool service contractor and/or lifeguards, community associations should consider the broad spectrum… Read more

March 8, 2023 | Community Associations

Making Your List and Checking it Twice: Holiday Party Checklist for Virginia Community Associations

By Kathleen W. Panagis, T. Duggan O’Dea

Tis the season for community association holiday and year-end parties. With such festive and fun-filled events, come certain responsibilities and measures community association should consider. Below is a list of suggested items that should be reviewed prior to an association-sanctioned… Read more

November 23, 2022 | Community Associations

Shining a Light on Executive Session

By Deborah M. Casey

Let the sunshine in. I am not talking about the popular 1969 song by The 5th Dimension. I am referring to the statutes governing Virginia community associations that require all meetings of a board of directors, including any subcommittee or… Read more

September 26, 2022 | Community Associations

So You Joined the Board…Now What? Check Out Tips from An Attorney

By Kathleen W. Panagis, Deborah M. Casey

PAGE 23… CAI National’s Community Association Law Seminar was back live and in-person at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California from February 9th through 12th. We were more than happy to attend the “live and in-person”… Read more

June 27, 2022 | Community Associations

Effect of Expanded Jurisdiction of Virginia Court of Appeals on Community Associations

By W. Thomas Chappell

Legal Alert for Community Associations: Community associations should take notice that Virginia recently became the final state to allow civil litigants a right to appeal a circuit court ruling. This article provides a detailed overview of these changes. Under prior… Read more

January 11, 2022 | Community Associations

2021 Legislative Changes that Impact Virginia Community Associations

By W. Thomas Chappell

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 will affect community… Read more

December 27, 2021 | Community Associations

Don’t Be Dazed and Confused

By Deborah M. Casey, Kathleen W. Panagis

Legalization of Marijuana and Possible Impact on Virginia Community Associations Massive legislation legalizing marijuana in Virginia became law July 1, 2021. Read more

December 27, 2021 | Community Associations

Legal Counsel’s Two Cents on Community Association Budget Considerations

By Kathleen W. Panagis, Deborah M. Casey

It is that time of year. Summer vacations are in the books, schools are in session, and pumpkin spice lattes are back on tap. These signs of Fall also mean many Virginia community associations are in budget season. Community association… Read more

September 9, 2021 | Community Associations

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