Author Archives: Chadwick

Author Archives: Chadwick

Community Associations and Virginia’s “Phase 2” Executive Order [updated 6/10]

Governor’s EO61 (Third Amendment) and EO65 – “Phase 2” reopening to begin June 5 for most of Virginia, with NoVA and the City of Richmond following on June 12 Updated 6/10/2020 EO61/EO65 – Phase Two Re-Opening.  Effective June 5, most of the Commonwealth will begin “Phase Two” of its planned gradual reopening of certain businesses […]

Virginia Community Associations and Governor’s Face Covering Order [5/28/20]

FAQs: Virginia Governor’s Executive Order (EO63) on Face Coverings Inside Buildings 5/28/20 On May 26, 2020, Governor Northam issued Executive Order No. 63.  Noting that the virus that causes COVID19 remains an ongoing threat as Virginia “reopens” its businesses, EO63 sets forth requirements for Virginians to wear CDC-recommended cloth face coverings in certain circumstances outside […]

DC “ReOpen” recommendations

“ReOpen DC” Recommendations On May 21, the DC Mayor released the recommendations of the “ReOpen DC Advisory Group.”  The Advisory Group’s recommendations suggest that “Stage 1” of the DC reopen plan may begin as soon as May 29, depending on whether the DC’s coronavirus infection rate continues to flatten and whether Mayor authorizes that date.  […]

DC Mayor’s COVID19 Stay-at-Home Order – extended to June 8 [updated 5/13/2020]

Order also addresses masks and required signage Updated 5/13/20 To fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, D.C. Mayor Bowser issued Order 2020-053 closing non-essential businesses in Washington D.C.  In addition, on March 30, the Mayor issued Order 2020-054, a “Stay at Home” Order, providing that residents of the District should stay at home but may […]

Community Associations and Virginia’s COVID-19 Executive Orders [updated 5/28/20]

Governor’s EO61 and EO62 – “Phase 1” reopening began May 16 for most of Virginia and May 29 for NoVA, Richmond and Accomack. Updated 5/28/2020 EO61/EO62 – Phase One Re-Opening.  Effective on May 16 and continuing through June 10 (subject to change), most of the Commonwealth began “Phase One” of its planned gradual reopening of […]

Associations and Virginia’s COVID19 Executive Orders – updated 5/5/2020

This entry now superseded.  Starting May 15, the Governor’s New Order EO61 effectively modified EO53. See separate CWMEB Journal entry on “Phase One.” Governor’s Executive Orders – EO53 (social distancing /non-essential business) extended to May 14. “Phase 1” reopening may begin May 15.  EO55 still in place until June 10. Updated 5/05/20 EO55 – Stay-At-Home.  […]

Collecting Delinquent Assessments During the Coronavirus Crisis

The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty it brings, especially to the economy, has caused concern among many association managers and members regarding the impact this crisis could have on their community’s ability to collect assessments. Assessments sustain operation of an association’s affairs, pay for upkeep of facilities on common areas/elements, and enable the […]

Virginia Adopts Emergency Legislation Allowing Virtual Board Meetings

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Virginia General Assembly Passes Legislation Authorizing 100% “Virtual” Board Meetings During Emergencies Updated 4/27/20 – Virginia Governor has signed the legislation As we all know, it has been a challenge for community association boards to hold meetings during the COVID pandemic.  Under the existing requirements of Virginia’s Property Owners’ Association and Condominium Acts, […]

COVID-19 and Associations: FAQs – updated

Legal Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of each case and each association’s governing documents. Also, it is not intended to be a full and exhaustive explanation of all legal considerations, nor should it be used to replace the individualized advice […]

D.C.’s COVID19 Stay-at-Home Order – updated 4/15/20

Mayor’s COVID19 Stay-at-Home Order – extended to May 15 Updated 4/15/20 To fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, D.C. Mayor Bowser issued Order 2020-053 closing non-essential businesses in Washington D.C.  In addition, on March 30, the Mayor issued Order 2020-054, a “Stay at Home” Order, providing that residents of the District should stay at home, […]

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