For Immediate Release: February 1, 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 third session of this series is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 9:30am. The discussion topic is Managing Common Interest Community Conflicts and there will be a special guest: Heather Gillespie, the former Virginia Common Interest Community Ombudsman. To register, visit this link: HERE
 

There will be one more session in 2024:

• Saturday, April 6, 2024; 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/5464.