The CWMEB Journal

• posted: Jul. 08, 2021
• Business Judgment Rule,  Champlain Towers South,  Collapse,  Condominium,  Insurance,  Reserves

The tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Florida has brought a laser focus to the community association industry, particularly issues involving evaluation of structural components and the way Read More

• posted: May 19, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19,  Mask Mandate

By a new Executive Order 79 (“EO79) dated May 14, 2021, Governor Northam announced a number of major changes to Virginia’s COVID policy, including an elimination of almost all COVID-19 Read More

• posted: May 18, 2021
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia,  Mask Mandate

By Order dated May 17, 2021, the Mayor of the District of Columbia eliminated almost all COVID-19 related restrictions, effective as of 5:00am on May 21st. The Order also eliminates Read More

• posted: May 14, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19,  Mask Mandate

Effective May 14, 2021, Virginia’s Governor lifted the state’s indoor mask mandate (with a few exceptions) to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Read More

• posted: May 14, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

As vaccinations become more prevalent among Virginians, the Governor again amended his standing orders regarding the COVID19 pandemic, this time through the 7th Amendment to Executive Order 72.  The full text Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

As vaccinations become more prevalent among Virginians and infection rates decrease, the Governor has again loosened restrictions due to the COVID19 pandemic, this time through the 4th Amendment to Executive Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2021
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia

By Mayor’s Order dated March 17, 2021, the Mayor of the District of Columbia modified certain “Phase 2” restrictions that will go into effect at 5:00 a.m. on March 22nd.  Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2021
• Board of Directors,  Electronic Meetings,  Meetings,  Virtual Meetings

In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, the Virginia General Assembly passed emergency legislation temporarily allowing condominium and property owners' association boards of directors to hold meetings by electronic means Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2021
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

Effective at midnight on Monday, March 1, 2021, Virginia will start easing a few of its Phase 3 COVID Guidelines.  According to the Governor’s press release, his amended Executive Order Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2021
• Fair Housing,  HUD,  Protected Classes

The federal Fair Housing laws prohibit housing discrimination based on persons being in specific “protected classes,” including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status.  These laws protect Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2020
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19,  Mask Mandate

Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, stricter COVID guidelines will take effect in Virginia.  The new Executive Order is in response to escalating COVID19 positivity rates and Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2020
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia

On November 23, 2020, the Mayor of the District of Columbia announced the tightening of certain “Phase 2” restrictions due to increased community spread of the COVID-19 virus, as well Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2020
• Virginia,  COVID,  COVID-19

Posted November 13, 2020 Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released new, stricter COVID guidelines for Virginia, in response to the growing number of coronavirus infections in Virginia and nationwide.  The new guidelines Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2020
• legislation

On October 21, 2020, Governor Northam signed several COVID-related pieces of legislation that were adopted during the Virginia General Assembly’s 2020 Special Session.  Of particular interest, the  legislation includes House Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2020
• Alexandria

Is your community association located in the City of Alexandria in Virginia?  Effective October 1st, Alexandria imposed its own face covering requirement that is more stringent than the Governor’s Executive Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2020
• COVID,  COVID-19,  new Guidance

(Updated August 24, 2020) Effective August 21, 2020, the Virginia Governor determined it was necessary to modify certain targeted Phase 3 business restrictions and issued an amended version of Executive Order Read More