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September 03, 2025

Community Associations

Virginia Complaint Regulation Updates, effective August 1, 2025

The Virginia Common Interest Community Board amended the regulations from the Virginia Administrative Code applicable to the complaint process that common interest communities ...

August 08, 2025

Community Associations

Virginia Resale Disclosure Certificate Update

Effective July 1, 2025 In light of recent changes to the Virginia Resale Disclosure Act (§55.1-2307, et seq.), requiring a disclosure related to the possible imposition ...

Community Associations

Corporate Transparency Act Update

On March 21, 2025, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), of the U.S. Department of Treasury which enforces the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) issued an interim final ...

Community Associations

Corporate Transparency Act Updates

On February 27, 2025, FinCEN announced the suspension of fines, penalties, or any other enforcement actions “against any companies based on any failure to file or update ...

February 19, 2025

Community Associations

The Latest on Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements

FinCEN, the federal agency responsible for enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), recently issued an update stating that the beneficial ownership ...

January 22, 2025

Community Associations

CAI’s Virginia Legislative Action Committee (VALAC) Issues a Call to Action Opposing HB 2542- HAM radio legislation

HB 2542 is proposed Virginia legislation which aims to prohibit associations from being able to restrict installation of HAM radio antennae upon shared roofing structures, ...

December 30, 2024

Community Associations

Corporate Transparency Act Update - December 27, 2024

Last night, December 26, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit vacated the order entered on December 23, 2024 that reinstated the filing requirements under the ...

December 24, 2024

Community Associations

Corporate Transparency Act Update - December 24, 2024

Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit struck down the nationwide stay of the Corporate Transparency Act. This means the CTA is currently an enforceable law ...

December 09, 2024

Community Associations

Urgent Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Alert - December 2024

On 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 ...

October 31, 2024

Community Associations

October 2024 - CTA Compliance Deadline Nears – Injunction to Stop Application to Community Associations Unsuccessful

We wanted to notify all of our clients and managers of our shared clients of a recent development with respect to compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act. As you know ...

August 23, 2024

Community Associations

September 19, 2024 - Webinar: Building Energy Performance Standards in D.C. and Maryland

September 2024 Webinar As a Valued Client or Colleague, We are Pleased to Invite You to Our Continuing Series of Webinar Invitationals For Community Association ...

Community Associations

Maryland Webinar For Community Associations

The Maryland practice of Rees Broome, PC’s Community Association Department is providing a free webinar. Water, water everywhere… A Primer on Maryland ...

Community Associations

D.C. Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Reminder: Benchmarking and Compliance

By: Todd Sinkins and Winta Mengisteab This alert is to remind all our D.C. manager colleagues and association clients of multifamily residential buildings of the energy ...

Corporate & Business Law

A New Federal Reporting Requirement for Companies: What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

BUSINESS OWNERS - In line with countries and unions including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union, the United States has enacted a mandatory beneficial owner ...

September 29, 2023

Estate Planning & Administration

A Guide to the Student Loan Restart

By John P. Morgan, Esq., LL.M., CPA-PFS, CFP® As federal student loan borrowers are undoubtedly aware, on March 20, 2020, President Trump suspended required student ...

September 26, 2023

Community Associations

Fairfax EVC Station Program

CLIENT ALERT FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA Charge Up Fairfax. Homeowners Associations (“HOA”) and Condominium Associations ...

Community Associations

2023 Maryland Legislative Update

This legislative session felt like the Annapolis that we all knew before the pandemic with in-person hearings, folks roaming the halls and students visiting the state house for ...

Community Associations

2023 Virginia Legislative Updates

In contrast to last year, the 2023 legislative session was extremely active, with the General Assembly passing a number of significant bills that affect Common Interest ...

January 25, 2023

Community Associations

DC LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Changes to Condominium Act Warranty Provisions

Recently, the DC Council adopted amendments to the DC Condominium Act to revise the construction defect warranty provisions, along with the process for filing claims against ...

November 15, 2022

Corporate & Business Law

Virginia Business 2022 Power 500 List

Joel Birken has been named by Virginia Business Magazine to their Power 500 List for 2022. The Power 500 List is an annual directory of the Commonwealth’s most powerful ...

November 03, 2022

Corporate & Business Law

Rees Broome, PC included in U.S. News Best Law Firms (2023 Edition)

We are pleased to announce Rees Broome, PC is included in the 2023 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” report. National - Tier 2 Litigation – ...

August 18, 2022

Construction Law

2023 Best Lawyers Recognition

We congratulate the following for being selected by their peers for recognition of their professional excellence in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in ...

August 18, 2022

Estate Planning & Administration

2023 Best Lawyers Recognition

We congratulate John E. Ritzert, Jr. on being selected by his peers for recognition of his professional excellence in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for ...

August 18, 2022

Corporate & Business Law

2023 Best Lawyers Recognition

We congratulate the following for being selected by their peers for recognition of their professional excellence in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in ...

Community Associations

Maryland Consumer Protection Act and Consumer Debt Collection Act Alert

If you are not already aware of the case of Ashly Alexander, et. al. v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 23 F.4th 370 (4th Cir. 2022), issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for ...

Community Associations

June 2022 - MD Legislative Update

This legislative session was certainly a hybrid to say the least. Both chambers met in person. The Senate held their committee and voting hearings in person while most of the ...

Community Associations

Surfside, A Retrospective Look Nearly A Year Later

Nearly one year ago, Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, killing 98 people. The 136-unit condominium was constructed in 1981 at 8777 Collins Avenue, on ...

Creating and Updating Employee Handbooks: A How-to Guide

Susan Salen, a shareholder with Rees Broome, PC, is looking forward to presenting at National Business Institute's upcoming course, “Creating and Updating Employee ...

Community Associations

Winta Mengisteab, Shareholder, has been inducted into the Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2022 Influential Women of Law awards program.

Rees Broome, PC is proud to announce that Winta Mengisteab, Shareholder, has been inducted into the Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2022 Influential Women of Law awards program.

Community Associations

Fairfax County to Impose Finesfor Running Bamboo

After holding a public hearing in February, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the County Code at its meeting on March 22, 2022, that will require ...

November 09, 2021

Breaking News - Federal Vaccine Mandate Extension For Compliance And Issuance Of Osha Temporary Standard Vaccination And Testing Applicable To Employers With 100 Or More Employees

By Susan Richards Salen, Esquire ETS for Large Employers Requiring Vaccination and Testing Issued The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its ...

October 05, 2021

What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the Executive Order – Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Protocols for Federal Contracts and Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance

By Susan Richards Salen The Biden Administration promulgated its Path Out of the Pandemic COVID-19 Action Plan on September 9, 2021. The Plan/Order requires federal ...

August 31, 2021

Community Associations

Kimberley O’Halloran-Perez inducted to the College of Community Associations Lawyers

Rees Broome, PC is proud to announce that Kimberley O’Halloran-Perez, a Shareholder with the firm, was inducted to the CAI’s prestigious College of ...

Employee Handbook Update: New Rules and Critical Revisions

OnDemand NBI Class by Susan Richards Salen. Click here to access the class

Community Associations

Rees Broome, PC’s Attorneys to Participate at WMCCAI’s Conference and Expo

Rees Broome, PC’s community association attorneys will be participating in WMCCAI’s Conference and Expo this week. Visit ...

Employment Law Update For Spring 2021

There have been some important developments in state and local laws affecting employers in the DMV. In addition, employers need to understand how the widespread availability ...

Community Associations

Virginia Legislative Alert - Virtual Meetings

One year after being thrust into a crash course on electronic meeting platforms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings and electronic voting options are here to stay ...

Community Associations

Policy Alert – Gender Identity And Sexual Orientation Discrimination

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) recently released a policy memorandum to implement a January 20, 2021 Executive Order regarding Preventing and ...

February 26, 2021

Community Associations

Virginia Legislative Alert

Last week, the Virginia General Assembly passed a Bill that provides an association’s Board of Directors with extensive authority to prohibit smoking within condominiums ...

January 25, 2021

Community Associations

Prince George’s County Launches Free Training for Common Ownership Communities

The Prince George’s County Office of Community Relations has launched a new, voluntary training program for members of common ownership communities called the ...

January 08, 2021

Corporate & Business Law

December 2020 Covid-19 Federal Relief Provisions

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Covid-19 relief package that Congress passed on December 21, 2020. Although it appeared in the immediate aftermath ...

November 02, 2020

Community Associations

*Back By Popular Demand!* CMCA Exam Study Group - Nov 5!

CMCA Exam Study Group - REGISTER NOW! - Take the fear and anxiety out of taking the CMCA exam. Join us for a webinar style session and become familiar with the structure and ...

October 22, 2020

Community Associations

Todd A. Sinkins Inducted to the College of Community Associations Attorneys

Rees Broome, PC is proud to announce that Todd A. Sinkins a Shareholder with the firm, was inducted to the CAI’s prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers ...

September 16, 2020

Maryland Adopts Salary History Ban and Wage Transparency Law

Effective October 1, 2020, Maryland employees have more power in salary negotiations with employers. House Bill 123 amends certain provisions of Maryland’s Equal Pay for ...

September 02, 2020

Community Associations

Your Community, You’re Connected: Maintaining a Sense of Community

What ideas have other association boards used to successfully build community? As an individual homeowner, how can I get more involved in my community? What are some creative ...

Virginia Pregnancy Accommodation Law

Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia employers with five or more employees must provide reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants due to such person’s pregnancy, ...

Additional Changes To Virginia Employment Laws Effective July 1, 2020

As noted in the most recent posting in our Employment Law News, the Virginia General Assembly passed many new laws that go into effect on July 1, 2020. Here are some ...

Substantial Changes to Virginia Employment Law on July 1, 2020

Effective July 1, 2020, the Virginia employment law will drastically change to the benefit of those employed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Heretofore, Virginia’s laws ...

Client Alert – Paycheck Protection Program Audits

One of the signature provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020, was ...

Community Associations

Virginia General Assembly Relaxes Board Meeting Rules

Finally, some good news! - On April 22, 2020, the Virginia General Assembly adopted amendments to House Bills 29 and 30 proposed by Governor Ralph Northam and expected to ...

Dol Regulations For Implementation Of Paid Sick Leave And Paid Expanded Family Medical Leave Act Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The United States Department of Labor published its regulations implementing the provisions of Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Medical Leave Act Leave. This guidance ...

Community Associations

HUD Provides Clarity on Assistance Animals

On January 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued guidance aimed to assist housing providers, including community associations, in ...

Community Associations

Stay At Home Orders – District Of Columbia, Maryland, And Virginia

All three local jurisdictions, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (the “DMV”) have issued stay-at-home orders (“Orders”) effective March ...

Corporate & Business Law

Client Alert - Business Provisions of the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020, is a record-breaking ...

Estate Planning & Administration

Estate Planning Client Alert

The Washington Metropolitan Area is experiencing an interesting time that we all hope will not last long and will never come again. As a result of these unexpected ...

Community Associations

COVID-19 And Pool Contract Review

On March 30, 2020, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia took further restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. All three states issued ...

U.S. Department of Labor issues Mandatory Notice of Rights under FFRCA

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Corporate & Business Law

Chancery Nixes Arbitration For Most Of Fundraising LLC Row

Law360 (March 20, 2020, 4:46 PM EDT) -- The Delaware Chancery Court has largely rejected efforts to bump to arbitration an 11-count, $3 million complaint accusing an LLC ...

Guidance for Employers for Compliance with Families First Coronavirus Act

President Trump signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “Act”) on March 18, 2020. The Act becomes effective on April 1, 2020 and expires on December ...

Dol Issued Guidance Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The United States Department of Labor has just published its first guidance for employers and employees on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Our guidance issued on ...

Community Associations

DC Government Order 2050-53

On March 24, 2020, the DC Government published Mayor Bowser’s Order 2020-53, which directs certain types of businesses to close and directs other types of businesses to ...

Community Associations

Virginia Executive Order EO-53

On March 23, 2020, Governor Northam issued Executive Order Fifty-Three (EO-53), effective at midnight March 24, 2020, in response to the developing COVID-19 pandemic. There ...

VA Executive Order (53)- COVID-19 Temporary Restrictions

NUMBER FIFTY-THREE (2020) TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS, RECREATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, GATHERINGS, NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL BUSINESSES, AND CLOSURE OF K-12 SCHOOLS DUE TO ...

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Executive Order Fifty-three

When does this order go into effect? What areas of the state are covered? The order is in effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:59 PM until Thursday, April 23 at 11:59 PM. ...

Guidance for Employers for Compliance with Families First Coronavirus Act

President Trump signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “Act”) on March 18, 2020. The Act becomes effective on April 2, 2020 and ...

Community Associations

Executive Order 20-03-23-01 and Your Community

On March 23, 2020, Governor Hogan issued Executive Order 20-03-23-01 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and there are several provisions of the Order that impact community ...

Community Associations

COVID-19: Considerations for Community Association Boards - Part 2

Moderator Andrew S. Fortin, Esq. Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Associa Panelists Ursula Burgess, Shareholder, Rees Broome, Virginia, USA Melissa Garcia, ...

COVID-19 Guidance to Employers

The President of the United States has declared a national emergency; schools are closed; national sports leagues and concerts and other live entertainment has been canceled; ...

Community Associations

Maryland Client Alert – Closure of Gyms As a Result of COVID-19

On March 16, 2020, Governor Hogan ordered the closure of all restaurants, bars, theatres and gyms, effective immediately. He emphasized that such action was taken to slow ...

February 20, 2020

Construction Law

Joseph H. Kasimer and Gina L. Schaecher honored by the National Utility Contractors Association of Metropolitan DC (DC NUCA).

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Rees Broome Construction Law attorneys Joe Kasimer and Gina Schaecher were honored by DC NUCA at its anniversary dinner. Both Joe and Gina ...

November 27, 2019

Montgomery County Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

On November 6, 2019, the Montgomery County Council passed the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act) Act. The CROWN Act amends certain Chapters of ...

November 20, 2019

Community Associations

Todd Sinkins and Leslie Brown honored by the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI).

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, Rees Broome Community Association attorneys Todd Sinkins and Leslie Brown were honored by WMCCAI at its annual awards gala. Todd was ...

October 17, 2019

Virginia Employees Receive the Right to Obtain Copies of Personnel Records Upon Written Demand

Virginia employers have never been required to provide employees with access to personnel files absent the issuance of legal process. That changed as of July 1, 2019 when an ...

October 16, 2019

Community Associations

We have prepared this notice to sensitize you to a recent decision by the Virginia Supreme Court that reduces the level of enforceability of certain provisions that are found ...

September 24, 2019

Corporate & Business Law

Protecting Your Interests In Leasing Commercial Space

Among the most critical decisions an organization can make are the selection of an appropriate location, and the acquisition of space. Frequently, an organization will elect ...

September 19, 2019

Community Associations

Property Owners’ Association And Condominium Act Renumbering Effective October 1, 2019

The Virginia Legislature approved the renumbering of several sections of the Virginia Code, including the Property Owners’ Association Act, the Condominium Act, and the ...

September 10, 2019

Employment Law: Advanced Issues and Answers - One-Day Live Seminar

Trying to keep up with the intricate web of agencies governing employment law and the increasing number of legislative changes each year can be overwhelming for even the most ...

September 04, 2019

Community Associations

Financial Considerations For Condominium Certifications

Due to the relatively high prices of condominiums in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland areas, FHA financing has always played a big part in the condominium market. ...

February 07, 2019

Construction Law

Means & Methods: Newsletter of the Rees Broome Construction Law Group

Spring 2015 Variation to the Lump Sum Contract: the Deductive Change Directive By Andy Felice On your current project and like many general contractors, you front end ...

February 07, 2019

How To Protect Your Company’s Interests In Virginia Unemployment Compensation Claims

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who meet Virginia’s eligibility ...

February 07, 2019

Employment Law Alert - Changes to Overtime Rule Delayed and Possibly Ended

As employers are aware, the Obama administration made changes to the salary-based exemption regulation requiring employers to pay more than double the amount of salary to ...

February 07, 2019

Montgomery County, Maryland Has Enacted An Earned Sick And Safe Leave Law

By Susan Richards Salen October 612016 Montgomery County, Maryland has enacted an Earned Sick and Safe Leave Law ("Law") effective October 1, 2016. Most employers in the County ...

February 07, 2019

It’s Time to Stop Reimbursing Employees on a Tax-Free Basis for Individual Health Insurance Premiums

By Susan Richards Salen Prior to the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), employees of small employers1 which did not offer group health insurance benefits has to find expensive ...

February 07, 2019

Legal Requirements for Employing a Domestic Worker

By Maureen E. Carr, Esq. Many American households employ domestic workers such as housekeepers, nannies, and gardeners. This article addresses the legal requirements governing ...

February 07, 2019

Crude Comments Alone May Create an Actionable Hostile Work Environment

For years lawyers have advised employers in the Fourth Circuit (the federal circuit for appeals from United States District Courts of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina) ...

February 07, 2019

District of Columbia Enacts New Law Providing Increased Protections for Pregnant Workers and Nursing Mothers

The District of Columbia joined Delaware, Illinois, West Virginia and Maryland by enacting legislation to give additional protections to pregnant workers. On October ...

January 10, 2019

Community Associations

Virginia Common Interest Community Ombudsman Issues 2016-17 Report

The Virginia Common Interest Community Ombudsman issued its 2016-17 Report which provides details on the number and types of common interest community ...

September 10, 2018

Community Associations

Bankruptcy Claim Filing Deadline Reduced - Register with the Bankruptcy Noticing Center

Along with other changes to the bankruptcy form plan that went in to effect last December, Rule 3002, governing the filing of proofs of claim was amended to shorten the time ...

August 09, 2018

Community Associations

Fairfax County Moves to Legalize Short Term Rentals

The Fairfax Board of Supervisors voted on July 31, 2018 to permit short term rentals within the County. SHORT-TERM RENTALS will be allowed in single-family homes, ...

Community Associations

Ursula Burgess named President-elect for CAI

Rees Broome, PC is proud to announce that Ursula Koenig Burgess, a Shareholder with the firm, was selected to be the 2019 President-elect of the Community ...

Community Associations

2018 Virginia Legislative Update and Luncheon

The 2018 Virginia Legislative Update is now available on the Rees Broome, PC website. Please click here to view. Rees Broome, PC invites Board members ...

Community Associations

Virginia CICB Manager Training - Wed., May 23, 2018

Virginia CICB Manager Training - Wed., May 23, 2018 May 17, 2018 Rees Broome, PC is pleased to provide the following Virginia Common Interest Community Board approved ...

Community Associations

RB Attorneys to Attend CAI National Conference Events

RB Attorneys to Attend CAI National Conference Events May 9, 2018 Rees Broome, PC Rees Broome attorneys will be attending the Community Associations ...

Community Associations

Virginia CICB Manager Training - Wed., May 16, 2018

Rees Broome, PC is pleased to provide the following Virginia Common Interest Community Board approved training course for common interest community managers: Virginia ...

Community Associations

RB Luncheon and Presentation on Social Media - Tues., April 17th at 12pm

Rees Broome, PC invites Board members and industry professionals to attend a 1-hour luncheon and presentation discussing Social Media on Tuesday, April 17, ...

Community Associations

RB Attorneys Making News

Attorney Joseph Shannon has been appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Fairfax. Attorney Nicole Williams was recently ...

Community Associations

Virginia Updates Resale Disclosure Packet Fees

The Virginia Common Interest Community Board updated the acceptable resale disclosure packet preparation fees for property owners' associations and ...

February 23, 2018

Community Associations

D.C. Council Provides Relief to Condominium Swimming Pools

February 23, 2018 Rees Broome, PC On February 6, 2018, the D.C. City Council introduced legislation that would exempt condominium associations from certain ...

February 13, 2018

Community Associations

Virginia Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Use

The Virginia Senate has approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana in oil form. The legislation will let Virginia doctors recommend the use of cannabidiol oil or THC-A ...

February 08, 2018

Community Associations

Virginia CICB Manager Training - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Rees Broome, PC is pleased to provide the following Virginia Common Interest Community Board approved training courses for common interest community managers: Virginia Law ...

February 05, 2018

Community Associations

RB Luncheon and Presentation on Short Term Rentals - Tues., Feb 13th at 12pm

Rees Broome, PC invites Board members and industry professionals to attend a 1-hour luncheon and presentation discussing Short Term Rentals on Tuesday, February 13, ...

February 05, 2018

Community Associations

RB Luncheon and Presentation on Short Term Rentals - Tues., Feb 13th at 12pm

Rees Broome, PC invites Board members and industry professionals to attend a 1-hour luncheon and presentation discussing Short Term Rentals on Tuesday, February 13, ...

January 25, 2018

Community Associations

Update on Towing Class Action for Montgomery County, MD Associations

There has been an update in the G&G Towing Class Action lawsuit that we issued an alert for in November 2017. The Circuit Court for Montgomery ...

January 19, 2018

Community Associations

Virginia Senate Considers Revisions to Home-Based Business Legislation

The Virginia Senate is currently reviewing Senate Bill 707, which would amend the existing home-based business language in Section 55-513.2 of the Virginia Property ...

January 05, 2018

Community Associations

RB Attorneys Featured in January 2018 Edition of Quorum Magazine

Rees Broome Community Association attorneys Kim O'Halloran-Perez, R.A. Hurley and Leslie Brown are featured in the January 2018 Edition ...

December 26, 2017

Community Associations

Insurance Notice Reminder for Maryland and D.C. Associations

As we approach the new year, we would like to take this opportunity to remind condominium associations located in Maryland and D.C. of statutory notice obligations regarding ...

December 06, 2017

Community Associations

Maryland Court Addresses Developer Liens

The Court of Appeals of Maryland recently ruled that the lien of a “utility” LLC did not have priority over other liens. Utility LLC’s are often ...

November 20, 2017

Community Associations

Towing Alert for Community Associations in Montgomery County, MD

Several community associations in Montgomery County, MD have been named as co-defendants in a class action lawsuit filed against G&C Gulf, Inc., d/b/a G&G ...

November 09, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys Continue to Support CAI Efforts

Rees Broome attorneys Ursula Burgess, Todd Sinkins and Leslie Brown continue to support various Community Associations Institute (CAI) local ...

November 01, 2017

Community Associations

Arlington County Amends Animal Regulations

On September 19, 2017, the Arlington County Board amended the County's animal ordinance to ban the keeping of wild and exotic animals as pets. The change allows all ...

October 27, 2017

Community Associations

RB to host Maryland and Virginia Educational Luncheons

Rees Broome, PC is pleased to provide two community association educational opportunities: Maryland Legislative Update The first is our Maryland Legislative Update for ...

October 19, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys to Attend CAI Chesapeake Chapter Expo

Rees Broome will be attending the Chesapeake Chapter of the Community Associations Institute's Expo and Business Provider Showcase on Wednesday, October ...

October 18, 2017

Community Associations

Maryland Legislative Update

Please click on the Maryland Legislative Update link here or below to find a summary of legislative changes affecting community associations in ...

October 09, 2017

Community Associations

Ursula Burgess to Present at Arlington Health and Housing Fair on Oct. 14th

Rees Broome community associations attorney Ursula Burgess will be teaching a class on condominium ownership for the Arlington County Health and Housing Fair on ...

October 04, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys Author Article on Parking Transfers for Quorum Magazine

Rees Broome Community Association attorneys Winta Mengisteab and Molly Peacock are featured in the October 2017 Edition ...

October 02, 2017

Community Associations

RB Luncheon and Presentation on Solar Panels - Oct. 18th at 12pm

Rees Broome, PC invites Board members and industry professionals to attend a 1-hour luncheon and presentation discussing Solar Panels on October 18, 2017 at 12pm at ...

September 22, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys to Attend Associa Cares Vendor Day on Sept. 25th

Rees Broome attorneys will be attending the 10th Annual Associa Cares Vendor Fair on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 9am to 3pm at The National Conference Center ...

September 18, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys to Attend CAI Chesapeake Chapter Legal Roundtable

Rees Broome attorneys Pete Philbin and Ursula Burgess will be attending a legal roundtable hosted by the Chesapeake Chapter of the Community ...

September 15, 2017

Community Associations

Reminder - New Virginia POA Resale Disclosure Packet Notice

On August 11, 2017, the Virginia Common Interest Community Board adopted an updated resale disclosure packet notice for Virginia Property Owners' Associations. ...

September 11, 2017

Community Associations

RB to Attend CAI Chesapeake Chapter Strategic Planning Session

Rees Broome attorneys Pete Philbin, Nicole Williams and Tiffany Williams will be attending the Chesapeake Chapter of the Community Associations ...

September 01, 2017

Community Associations

FHA Extends Temporary Approval Provisions for Condominiums

On August 30, 2017, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued Mortgagee Letter 2017-13 which extends the condominium approval provisions enacted previously ...

August 28, 2017

Community Associations

Virginia Fair Housing Law for Common Interest Community Managers - Sept. 21st

Rees Broome, PC is pleased to provide Virginia CICB-approved fair housing training to common interest community managers on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from noon-2pm in our ...

August 22, 2017

Community Associations

D.C. Council Introduces Manager Licensing Bill

Last month, the D.C. Council introduced a bill to create a mandatory requirement that property management companies providing services to community associations be licensed by ...

August 15, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys Featured in August 2017 Edition of Quorum Magazine

Rees Broome Community Association attorneys Leslie Brown and Juan Cardenas are featured in the August 2017 Edition of Quorum Magazine, the publication of the ...

August 03, 2017

Community Associations

RB Luncheon and Presentation on Quorum Requirements - Aug. 23rd at 12pm

Rees Broome, PC invites Board members and industry professionals to attend a 1-hour luncheon and presentation discussing Quorum Requirements and Helpful Tips on ...

August 02, 2017

Community Associations

RB Attorneys to Attend Virginia Leadership Retreat

RB Community Association attorneys Todd Sinkins, Juan Cardenas, Erik Fox, Kathleen Machado and Winta Mengisteab will be attending the Virginia Leadership Retreat ...

August 01, 2017

Community Associations

New Maryland Case Addresses Suspension of Access to Common Elements

The Maryland Court of Appeals recently ruled in the Elvaton Towne Condominium Regime II, Inc. v. Rose that before a Board can impose a suspension of privileges (like ...

Community Associations

RB Attorneys Featured in July 2017 Edition of Quorum Magazine

Rees Broome Community Association attorneys Pete Philbin, Todd Sinkins and Nicole Williams are featured in the July 2017 Edition of Quorum Magazine, the publication of the ...

Community Associations

Reminder About Changes to Virginia Law

Changes to the Condominium Act, Property Owners Association Act and other laws in Virginia went into effect July 1, 2017. Please contact your lawyer and feel free to ...

Community Associations

2017 Virginia Legislative Updates

The 2017 Virginia Legislative Update is now available on the Rees Broome website. Click to view.

Community Associations

Attorney Nicole Williams has been elected as Vice Chair

Attorney Nicole Williams has been elected as Vice Chair of the Prince George’s County Commission on Common Ownership Communities.

Community Associations

FHA Rules for Condominium Certifications

On June 14, 2017, Leslie Brown will be speaking at a webinar hosted by the Community Association’s Institute on the Federal Housing Administration’s rules for ...

Community Associations

DPOR Releases Guidance for Housing Providers on Assistance Animals

On March 1, 2017, the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation released a Guidance Document for housing providers on reasonable accommodation requests ...

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