For Immediate Release: October 18, 2023

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Registration is now open for the next Condominium and Community Association Training session for homeowners, property managers, and interested buyers of common interest communities. The City of Alexandria, in partnership with Alexandria-based law firm Mercer Trigiani, is sponsoring a series of workshops related to common interest communities (condominiums, townhomes, cooperatives, others) during FY2024.  The goals of the educational sessions include informing homeowners and homebuyers about the structure and governance of common interest communities; strengthening the knowledge of community board members in understanding, managing and budgeting; and helping communities understand state laws related to open meetings and governance. The educational sessions are offered at no cost to participants, but registration is required. Flyer 

The second session of this series is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 9:30am. The discussion topic is Membership Meetings. To register, visit this link: HERE

There will be two sessions in 2024:

• Saturday, February 10, 2023; 9:30am - 11:30am 
  Managing Common Interest Community Conflicts
  Guest Speaker: Heather Gillespie, Virginia Common Interest Ombudsman

• Saturday, April 6, 2023; 9:30am – 11:30am
  Topic: Accessibility Requirements for Common Interest Communities
   

Condominiums have traditionally been the most affordable homeownership housing option for first-time homebuyers in the City of Alexandria.  Recognizing the importance of common interest communities in preserving the region’s economic and social diversity, the City of Alexandria hopes to broaden awareness of community association management to strengthen and preserve these valuable housing resources for the future.  For additional information on this education series, please call the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990 or email kimberly.cadena@alexandriava.gov.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail Gwen Lassiter at gwen.lassiter@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4990, Virginia Relay 711. For information on the resources, programs, and services provided by the City of Alexandria Office of Housing, please visit www.alexandriava.gov/Housing.

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This news release is available at alexandriava.gov/go/5070.