Suggested Pool COVID-19 Warning Sign
Community associations can download this sign. We suggest hanging by the pool in your community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
See a full list of documents and articles related to COVID-19 here. Also, head to our YouTube channel to watch all of the L&J Morning Break archives and our other educational videos.
Suggested COVID-19 Amenity Warning Sign
Community associations can download this sign. We suggest hanging by the amenities, other than the pool, in your community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
See a full list of documents and articles related to COVID-19 here. Also, head to our YouTube channel to watch all of the L&J Morning Break archives and our other educational videos.
Community Association Business After COVID-19
Join us as we discuss navigating community association business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics include:
• How Long Must We Social Distance
• Covid-19 Insurance Issues
• Electronic Elections
• Fining Resolutions
• New Emotional Support Animal Regulations
Community Association Litigation During COVID-19: Covenants, Claims, Courts, Contracts and Community
Our experienced L&J attorneys discuss litigation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Topics include:
• Enforcing the Covenants During The Pandemic – Does Stay At Home Mean Anything Goes?
• Liabilities and Claims Against Associations
• The Courts: Closed But Not Shutdown
• Vendor Contracts: Delay, Breach, and Defenses
• Testing Positive: Should the Association notify the community if an individual has
tested positive for COVID-19?
Association Amenities: When and How to Reopen Under Current Orders/Guidelines
Our expert attorneys offer guidance on managing association amenities during the coronavirus pandemic. We address the following topics:
• Community Pressure: Should/Must You Re-Open Now – Consider a Ramp-Up
• Gyms, Tennis Courts, Pools and Community Rooms: Sanitizing, Social Distancing and Reservations
• Waivers, Disclaimers and Signage – Words Matter
• Specific Guidance for Senior Communities
Keeping Association Business Moving Forward During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We discuss business continuity strategies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Topics include:
• Affect of COVID-19 on association meetings
• Board meetings via video conference
• Enforcement and Board hearings
• Modifying budgets
• Borrowing money
Business as Unusual: Collecting Assessments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join L&J as our attorneys offer advice on assessment collection strategies during the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion includes:
• Managing collections in a time of crisis
• Strategic collection policies
• Responding to increased bankruptcy filings
• Remote notarization and witnessing of court documents
Partially Open for Business: Revisiting Amenity Closures During COVID-19
With some businesses slowly reopening, many questions remain on whether community associations should continue amenity closures during COVID-19.
Read MoreCommunity Associations: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legislation May Provide Relief For You, Too
Community associations could get financial relief from new coronavirus legislation. We break down how to find out if you qualify.
Read MoreCoronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Managing the Spread of the Virus in Your Community
We address steps for community associations to take in order to manage the spread of the coronavirus in this L&J blog post.
Read MoreCoronavirus Disease (COVID-19): What it Means for Your Community
This L&J blog post addresses many coronavirus concerns association communities now face.
Read MoreHUD Updates Rules on Emotional Support Animals
We explain the new rules and regulations related to emotional support animals and how it could impact your community.
Read MoreAssociation Reserves
Funding association reserves over time spreads out the expense of repairing or replacing capital items, spreading the costs among owners who use those items.
Read MoreComplying with ADA Guidelines
This article addresses what community associations need to know about complying with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
Read MoreThe Leasing Dilemma
How are associations dealing with leasing during hard economic times? We address the leasing dilemma in this article.
Read MoreThe Dreaded Books and Records Request
Understanding the scope of what members are entitled to see under an association’s bylaws and Georgia law can help books and records requests be handled smoothly.
Read MoreContracts: How to do it Right
This L&J article details the five elements community associations should include when creating a vendor contract.
Read MoreDirectors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
All insurance policies are not created equally. We explain what you should know about Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance.
Read MoreElectronic Voting
This L&J article offers tips on how best to handle elections, including conducting annual elections separate from your annual meeting, either by electronic voting or mail-in ballot.
Read MoreKnow Your Rights in Regulating Solicitation in Your Community
Solicitation can be a nuisance to a community association. This article addresses the rights associations have when dealing with solicitors.
Read MoreHaving a Good Bullpen
Committees can take a lot of stress off of the board by providing support and effectively make the board’s job easier.
Read MoreGetting a Jump Start on Collections
With five simple steps, you can create a solid collection policy that will ensure you will have a firm handle on delinquencies in the upcoming year.
Read MoreHow Civility Resolutions Can Help Your Community
Many communities are creating civility resolutions to define an expectation and requirement of civility, decorum and courtesy.
Read MoreDrone Use In Community Associations
What is the best way to address drone use in community associations? We discuss the authority of managers and boards in this article.
Read MoreWe Have A Judgment – Now What
Understanding the post-judgment collection process and remedies can help an association set reasonable expectations and effectively plan for post-judgment collections.
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