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Legal Resources for Virginia Community Associations
We have created this Open Session page for board members, committee members, managers, and other community association leaders to easily access relevant community association resources.
Vandeventer Black’s Core Team of Community Association Attorneys
Deborah M. Casey, CCAL® Kathleen Panagis, Esq. W. Thomas Chappell, Esq.
Articles Related to the Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Community Associations
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A Quick Refresher on the Association Complaint Procedure
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Circuit Court Upholds Rule Requiring Residents to Sign Assumption of Risk Form As a Condition to Using Certain Common Areas During the Pandemic
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Understanding the Legal Aspects of Privacy in the Age of Smart Phones and Residential Security Cameras
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Technology for Community Associations in the Midst of Coronavirus
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Impact of Executive Order 68 on Hampton Roads Community Associations
A Quick Refresher on the Association Complaint Procedure
Circuit Court Upholds Rule Requiring Residents to Sign Assumption of Risk Form As a Condition to Using Certain Common Areas During the Pandemic
Understanding the Legal Aspects of Privacy in the Age of Smart Phones and Residential Security Cameras
Technology for Community Associations in the Midst of Coronavirus
Impact of Executive Order 68 on Hampton Roads Community Associations
Other COVID-19 Related Articles
Electronic Notarization and Remote Notarization: What is it, and is it available in Virginia?
DOL and IRS Issue Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Paid Leave
COVID-19 and Teleworking—Making Sure Businesses and Their Employees are on the Same Page
Other Helpful Links Related to COVID-19
The Official Site of The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Coronavirus Information Page
Virginia Governor’s Executive Orders
Virginia’s Statewide Stay at Home Order – Frequently Asked Questions
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Community Associations Institute – Community Associations & COVID-19
Virginia Common Interest Community Statutes
With the exception of property owners’ associations, common interest communities (CIC) in Virginia are created by statute. Virginia recognizes four categories of CICs: (1) condominium associations, (2) property owners’ associations, (3) cooperatives, and (4) time shares. Each category of community is governed by a specific Chapter in Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act
Virginia Real Estate Cooperative Act
Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act
The Virginia Code also contains laws that govern condominium associations, cooperatives, and property owners’ association managers. Those laws are located in the Common Interest Communities Act at Va. Code § 54.1-2345, et seq.
Virginia Common Interest Communities Act
If an association is incorporated as a Virginia nonstock corporation, the association will also be governed by the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act located in Va. Code § 13.1-801, et. seq.
Common Interest Community Regulations
The Virginia Administrative Code contains regulations, which are applicable to Common Interest Communities. The regulations are made by the Common Interest Community Board and are located in Title 18 of the VAC.
Fair Housing Laws, Regulations, and Other Reference Materials
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (federal)
Common Interest Community Board
Upcoming Vandeventer Black Presentations
VB University Series
CICB-Approved Courses Offered by Vandeventer Black
Vandeventer Black LLP has been approved by the Virginia Common Interest Community Board (“CICB”) to teach
a. Fair Housing Laws for CIC Management (2 hour certification training); and
b. Laws and Regulations for CIC Management (2 hour certification training).
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