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On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued an enforcement memorandum permanently rescinding the 2020 guidance on assistance animals and establishing new criteria for evaluating complaints brought under the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) for animal-related reasonable accommodation requests. Under the new criteria, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (“FHEO”) will...

On March 18, 2026, Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2026-03, announcing sweeping updates to its project standards and property insurance requirements for condominium and homeowners’ associations as well as co-ops. These changes, coordinated with Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, carry important implications for community associations across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and nationwide. On...

On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued an enforcement memorandum permanently rescinding the 2020 guidance on assistance animals and establishing new criteria for evaluating complaints brought under the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) for animal-related reasonable accommodation requests. Under the new criteria, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (“FHEO”) will...

On March 18, 2026, Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2026-03, announcing sweeping updates to its project standards and property insurance requirements for condominium and homeowners’ associations as well as co-ops. These changes, coordinated with Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, carry important implications for community associations across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and nationwide. On...

Addressing Complaints of Marijuana Smoke In Community Associations Following Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana Use In Delaware and Maryland

New Requirement in Maryland to Provide Notice of Increases

2023 Maryland Legislative Update

Montgomery County’s Existing High-Rise Building Sprinkler Program Maryland 2023

2021 Maryland Legislative Update

"Making Spirits Bright" - A Guide for Community Associations on Holiday Decorations

Shoveling Out - Snow Removal Responsibilities and Liability for Community Associations