Kiara Candelaria

Many HOA and condo boards have opted to require masks in common areas, such as hallways, elevators, laundry rooms, and lobbies, where social distancing is not possible.

Holding meetings virtually has brought questions about how residents can cast votes for an election during an association’s annual meeting—and how boards can remain compliant with their governing documents.

HOAs can play an important role by allowing access to census takers to make sure all residents are counted.

HOAs may need to reevaluate which construction projects are necessary to their continued operation—and which ones to put on hold during the pandemic.

HOA board members may be unaware that their covenants contain discriminatory language against racial, ethnic, and religious minority groups.