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Righting past wrongs: Utah and Connecticut simplify removal of discriminatory covenants

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Community associations in Utah and Connecticut can now use a streamlined process to invalidate racially restrictive provisions contained in governing documents or in individual deeds of homes. Laws similar to the ones in Utah and Connecticut have passed in Washington state, Florida, and Maryland in recent years.

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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums

Ungrated

Reserve studies for condominium associations are currently required in nine states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state. Washington statutorily encourages associations to have a reserve study performed every three years unless doing so would impose an unreasonable hardship.

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Know before you fly: Not all flags are treated equally under the law

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State laws in Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington prevent restrictions on the display of state flags. Other states, such as California and Connecticut, do not permit associations to restrict the display of political flags.

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Take a Vacation From Email

Association Navigator

Pool and Barn/Gym at High Meadow Farm, Washington Depo, CT. The Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depo, Connecticut. Shephaug River, Connecticut. Last summer a client that I really respect apologized for not responding to an email message more quickly.

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Could Your Association Thrive in a Remote-First Culture?

Associations Now

That’s why a lot of associations are located in places near the halls of power, like Washington, DC, or in centrally located parts of the country, like Chicago. In some fields and disciplines, it’s important that you have a presence in the middle of the action.

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Conference Circuit: Getting Dog Trainers to Sit and Shake Hands

Associations Now

Along with a full slate of speakers and workshops , the APDT conference, which will be held October 15-18 in Hartford, Connecticut, features special events like book signings and a 5K run/walk to raise money for the APDT Foundation. Down the Line.

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Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Associations Now

Washington, DC, ranked highest at $34.04, followed by New York ($28.73), Connecticut ($28.26), and Massachusetts ($27.43). Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate-giving programs, also estimated the value of volunteer time by state in 2011.