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December 9, 2024On December 3, 2024, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling in which it imposed a nationwide preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.PDF Upload
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October 2024 - CTA Compliance Deadline Nears – Injunction to Stop Application to Community Associations Unsuccessful
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September 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - Resales, Lender Questionnaires, and the “Ineligible Projects” List
September 25, 2024As 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.
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September 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - Building Energy Performance Standards In D.C. And Maryland
August 23, 2024As you may know, the District of Columbia and Maryland have adopted Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) that apply to many of our condominium clients.
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May 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - Maryland 2024 Legislative Update
May 22, 2024There were many bills surrounding affordable housing this session and, of course, clean energy initiatives; some of which passed, and others did not. The following bills passed the Maryland General Assembly in the 2024 session and were signed by Governor Wes Moore. The laws will become effective (unless otherwise indicated) on October 1, 2024. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
High-Rise Buildings – Fire Safety Requirements
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May 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - Virginia Legislative Update 2024
May 22, 2024The 2024 Virginia legislative session was a busy one! Over 3,500 bills were introduced in the session and many of them impacted community associations in some way. A summary of the most pertinent proposed legislation which passed is below, as well as a two of the more critical bills we anticipate returning to the General Assembly in the 2025 session.
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April 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - Foreclosures - What are an Association's Options
March 29, 2024By: Luke A. McQueen and R.A. Hurley
Foreclosure of a home or unit is an option for recovering assessments. The laws governing foreclosure options have evolved and been tweaked by legislatures over the last few years. Here is a quick survey of foreclosure options in the various jurisdictions.
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March 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - An Update on the Corporate Transparency Act
March 13, 2024By: Todd A. Sinkins
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January 2024 - Community Associations Newsletter - Diagnosing the Current Insurance Market
January 19, 2024By: Leslie Brown and Patrick Roche
Rising premiums? Water damage deductibles? Excess and surplus markets?
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November 2023 - Community Associations Newsletter - Is that a bird or a plane?…Regulating Drone Use in a Community
November 22, 2023Is that a Bird or a Plane? Regulating Drone Use in a Community
By: Mariana R. Teran and Ruhi F. MirzaDrone Regulations
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