Board Member E-Learning

The Washington Metro Chapter of CAI recently set up an online E-Learning course to benefit association board members, committee members and newer managers. The course teaches the basics of association governance, including the roles of directors, committees, managers and contractors. Click here

Roanoke Phone Active

A special phone line is available to service our clients in the Roanoke area. The number is (540) 857-0600.

Status Update

We have updated our website to include the most recent Virginia and DC community association statutes. Please see the "Resource Center" menu above to view the statutes, which may be downloaded, searched and printed.

Updated Virginia Statutes

The General Assembly has made several changes to the laws which control and affect community associations in Virginia. These changes became effective July 1, 2007. Click here for a summary of the legislative changes, and see the Resource Center section of this website for the full text of the pertinent statutes.

The New Virginia Tree Rule

In September 2007, the Virginia Supreme Court adopted a new rule regarding the rights of tree owners on adjoining properties in circumstances where intruding trees could create problems or nuisances. This case, Fancher v. Fagella, altered a 70 year-old precedent and changes the old rules regarding the rights of tree owners and their neighbors. Click here for a summary of the new case and some issues your association might consider regarding common area trees.

Special Newsletter Regarding
Virginia Assembly House Bill 516

Click here for our newsletter regarding a subject-matter summary analysis of Virginia Assembly House Bill 516.

Sample Association Complaint Form for July 1, 2008 Legislative Changes

Please click here for an updated version of a sample complaint form to assist your Association with complying with the recent legislative changes which take effect July 1, 2008. Please note that the Common Interest Community Board has not yet drafted regulations regarding the complaint process. We will update this form as we recieve further information.

Fall 2008 Newsletter

Please click here to read our Fall 2008 edition of the Qaurtlery Assessment containing, among other topics, a simplified summary of the changes created by House Bill 516, a Top Ten list and a sample complaint resolution form for complying with these recent changes.

Spring Newsletter

Please click here to read our Spring 2009 edition of the Quarterly Assessment containing, among other topics, lender foreclosures and importance of assessment liens.

Summer 2009 Newsletter

Please click here to read our Summer 2009 edition of the Quarterly Assessment containing, among other topics, Films and Public Performance Licensing, and re-evaluating Association Insurance Coverage Terms and Limits.