Community Association Newsletters

By: Renee N. Hayes, Claudia Rafi, and Winta Mengisteab

By: Leslie S. Brown and Ruhi F. Mirza

Over the last couple of years, the D.C. City Council has not taken much action that directly affects communities in the District of Columbia. However, this year, there are some updates of note for D.C. associations.

“If You Obey All The Rules, You Miss All The Fun” - Katharine Hepburn

2025 MARYLAND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

In 2024, the United States hit a record high for sales of electric vehicles (“EVs”). Kelley Blue Book reported that 1.3 million EVs were sold in 2024 alone. This statistic isn’t shocking as almost all major car brands, including luxury brands, offer an EV option. Many of these options were on display at the 2025 D.C. Auto Show held at the D.C. Convention Center earlier this year, such as the Ford F-15-Lightning, the Hyundai Ioniq, the Toyota BZ4X, and, of course, the Tesla Cybertruck.

Communication is a basic function of everyday life and effective communication can sometimes be the difference between a bad day, a good day, and a great day. Communication in community associations is no exception. It influences relationships between the board, management, and residents, impacting daily interactions and overall community dynamics.

As community associations continue to adapt to new resale requirements, lengthy lender questionnaires, and the dreaded “blacklist” of projects deemed ineligible for financing, we strive to find ways to support our clients.  This article aims to provide an overview of the requirements and provide suggestions for how managers and boards can try to serve their members’ interests.