LeClairRyan Community Association Team member Brian Muse recently blogged about the time extension under the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) for compliance with pool lift requirements, something that every HOA with a pool should be aware of. Check out Brian’s post over at his new blog ADA Musings. While you’re there, you’ll find that his blog
Has Your Homeowner’s Association Adopted a Records Copying Policy Yet?
If your homeowners association has not yet adopted a records copying policy, it should move quickly. On July 1, 2012, a new law in Virginia goes into effect that requires boards of directors of associations to have adopted a cost schedule if the association wants to charge owners for the costs of copies and labor
Avoiding the Perils and Pitfalls of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, LeClairRyan employment law attorney and Community Association Team member Brian Muse will present a one-hour webinar on the Fair Credit Report Act.
This webinar will provide practical advice to employers on what they need to know to conduct background checks and employee investigations without running afoul of the FCRA. It
LeClairRyan Attorneys to Speak at 2012 Conference and Expo of the Washington Metro Chapter of CAI
LeClairRyan attorneys Doug Cuthbertson and Nicole Pszczolkowski were recently selected to give a presentation at the upcoming 2012 Conference and Expo of the Washington Metro Chapter of CAI. Their presentation, entitled "We’ve Been Sued! Now What?" will feature a discussion of practical tips for board members, community managers, and others on how to avoid litigation
Will Sleeth Quoted in Virginia Lawyers Weekly Magazine on HOA Litigation
LeClairRyan attorney Will Sleeth was recently quoted in a Virginia Lawyers Weekly magazine article reporting on a Virginia state court case in which the trial judge awarded homeowners their attorney’s fees for prevailing in their suit against their property owners’ association. The article (subscription required) discussed how the ruling was a significant decision in interpreting
Upcoming Webinar on “Alternative Dispute Resolution”
On Thursday June 24th, LeClairRyan’s attorneys will be addressing a cutting-edge procedure that community associations are increasingly using to attempt to resolve disputes outside of litigation: "alternative dispute resolution" or "ADR".
Brian Muse, a member of LeClairRyan’s Community Association Industry Team, will be co-hosting the free webinar entitled "Making Alternative Dispute Resolution