Tuesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. ET
| MCLE Credit: | 6.0 |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 6.0 (all formats) |
| Title Agent Credit: | 6.0 Title (live on site and webcast only) |
| Designation Credit: | 6.0 Real Estate Law Practice |
Cosponsored with the Common Interest Community Substantive Committee of the Virginia State Bar Real Property Section
Collaborate with experienced attorneys for a detailed and comprehensive overview of the creation and operation of Common Interest Communities, more commonly known as Community Associations.
Community Association law is not derived from any one source. Rather, such law requires a knowledge of Virginia Code, some, but not all, of which is unique to Community Associations; of Virginia common law on contracts; of federal law that may supersede the preceding sources; of Virginia Administrative Code that may supplement Community Association law; and other authorities such as a municipality’s ordinances or ombudsman’s determinations that are overseen by Virginia’s Common Interest Community Board.
The substance of Community Association law similarly can be both unique and wide reaching to include contract interpretation, corporate governance, debt collection, and equitable causes of action such as injunctive relief. Rarely will Community Association law be applied in the same way to any two or more legal issues.
Seminar Highlights
Registration Deadlines:
Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
Telephone: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar |
Live on Site: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $90 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email deanna.mcglothlin@vacle.org.
Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
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| 8:30 | Registration |
| 9:00 | Opening Remarks |
| 9:05 | Creating and Structuring Successful Common Interest Communities Lawyers experienced in drafting and interpreting the foundational documents for common interest communities will provide an overview of development techniques and considerations that should be given when counselling developer clients in the formation of common interest communities. Long-time collaborators and former colleagues, the speakers will share their experience in the development of governing documents under the statutes that govern these communities. |
| 10:35 | Break |
| 10:45 | Assessments, Maintenance, and Enforcement: Conducting Association Business This session will address the main tasks and duties to be carried out by any Community Association. This includes budgeting and assessments, maintenance of common property, and the association’s role as enforcer of covenants and community rules. The presenters will cover the basic steps entailed in each of these categories with a focus on the main legal requirements as well as the “best practices” of the association industry. |
| 12:15 | Lunch (provided at live-on-site seminar) |
| 1:00 | It’s Not All Fun and Games Membership in Community Associations is mandatory for a lot of unit owners. This panel discussion will focus on a broad array of responsibilities of members in Community Associations and of their boards. First, Erik Fox will discuss the various sources available to finance an Association’s responsibilities, i.e., maintain common areas or elements. Next, Gregory Bean will cover those actions that are needed to bring recalcitrant owners into compliance. Then, Deborah Casey will discuss the supremacy of federal law that ensures all owners regardless of race, gender, or disability can enjoy the privileges of their Associations under Fair Housing laws. |
| 2:30 | Break |
| 2:45 | Point/Counterpoint: Perspectives from Associations and Their Residents Chad Rinard represents Community Associations only. John Cowherd represents only the Owners in Property Owners’ Associations or Condominiums. These two presenters will make points and counterpoints on Community Association’s Architectural Control and Owners’ Rights in their Associations including participation in their Association’s meeting and inspection of their Association’s books and records. |
| 4:15 | Closing Remarks and Adjourn |
Gregory S. Bean, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP / Williamsburg
Kristen Buck, Rees Broome, PC / Tysons
Brendan P. Bunn, CCAL, Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC / Fairfax
Deborah M. Casey, CCAL, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, PLC / Norfolk
John C. Cowherd, Cowherd PLC / Vienna
Robert M. Diamond, CCAL, Reed Smith LLP / Tysons
Erik W. Fox, Rees Broome, PC / Tysons
David S. Mercer, CCAL, MercerTrigiani LLP / Alexandria
Chad Rinard, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP / Falls Church
Lucia Anna Trigiani, CCAL, MercerTrigiani LLP / Alexandria
Jerry M. Wright, Jr., CCAL, Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC / Richmond
“CCAL” = College of Community Association Lawyers
Chad Rinard, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP / Falls Church
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