Should Your Condominium Association Have A Maintenance Matrix? Common complaints that co-owners have about the condominium’s master deed and bylaws are that they are poorly written, full of legalese, and are difficult to understand. When it comes to the responsibilities of the condominium association and co-owners
FinCEN appeals nationwide Corporate Transparency Act Injunction: What is the impact on Community Associations? On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc v Garland, No. 4:24-CV-478, 2024 WL 4953814, at *37 (ED Tex, December
Federal Court halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement: What does it mean for Condos and Homeowners Associations? The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has been a significant concern for community associations in 2024. The CTA requires corporate entities, including many condominium and homeowners associations, to report personal information
What Is the Discriminatory Effects Rule Under the Fair Housing Act? The Fair Housing Act (the “FHA”) prohibits housing discrimination because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (which includes both gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin. The most obvious form
Federal Judge Rules Community Associations Must Comply With Corporate Transparency Act As discussed in a prior article, the Community Associations Institute (“CAI” or the “Plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia against the Department of Treasury seeking an exemption for community associations from
3 Best Practices for Regulating Political Signs in Your Condo or HOA Election seasons these days never seem to end, with dozens of national, state, and local races and issues up for consideration in any given year and new campaigns that begin as soon as an
