A group of about 40 residents of the Ivy Lake neighborhood in Forest met Sunday to discuss the specifics of forming a homeowner’s association as an avenue into possibly claiming ownership of the 112-acre lake. Read more……..
(VA) General Assembly could give Homeowner Associations more authority
While different versions of the bill have passed the House and Senate, the bill is currently in a conference committee, where an unusual alliance is beginning to form between liberal Democrats and Tea Party Republicans, groups that are concerned about property rights. Read more……..
(VA) State Senate: Solar panels should be allowed in HOA communities
Solar panels could become commonplace across the Commonwealth, if a bill patroned by Sen. chap petersen is signed into law. The House of Delegates voted to pass SB 222 today, sending the bill through its final legislative hoop before going to the governor for his signature. The House vote was 95-4. Read more……..
VA Supreme Court Denies OpenBand Appeal Petition
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied OpenBand’s petition to appeal the dismissal of its $50 million lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors, two supervisors individually and two HOA boards for communities receiving services from the Dulles-based telecommunications company. Read more…….
Virginia lawmakers bicker over HOA bill: ‘George Orwell is rolling over in his grave’
Lawmakers in Virginia are under fire for a bill they say curbs powers of homeowners associations, as those opposed to the measure claim it does the exact opposite and could even lead to homeowners losing their electricity for infractions. Read more…….
HOA reform measure delayed (VA)
An anticipated state Senate battle over Virginia’s community association law was delayed if not averted Monday. Despite previous efforts to find common ground and a series of tweets by advocates, debate on homeowner association reform was postponed. Read more……
Sen. Chap Petersen (VA) leads fight to roll back homeowner’s association powers
State Sen. chap petersen led the fight to roll back the effects of a bill that enhances the power of for home owner associations (HOAs) and condo associations to fine homeowners and exercise powers outside of their charters. Read more…….