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We are all living in uncharted territory. While no one knows what will happen with the Coronavirus and the economy, one thing is certain – in times of uncertainty, the number of malpractice claims go up. What does that mean for accountants and CPA firms? It means accountants and CPA firms need to focus nowRead more

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), a law which affects most employers with fewer than 500 employees. The new law has two statutes of immediate importance to employers: (i) the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”), which requires employers to provide 80 hours of paidRead more

Dear Clients and Friends of RMWBH, It is our sincere hope that all of you are healthy and safe as our team and clients continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The Leadership Team of RMWBH continues to closely monitor the evolving situation with one of our top concerns being the health and safety ofRead more

There is concern on the part of every American as to what they should be doing with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is no different when it comes to Property Owners Associations (POA). Each distinct type of POA has its own concerns.  For general information about steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19Read more

On January 28, 2020, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued an “Assistance Animal Notice” (“Notice”) to provide guidance to housing providers who are presented with a request for an assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”).  For those of us who have spent years relying uponRead more

The rise of wireless, affordable security and surveillance cameras and systems (such as the popular Ring and Nest systems) has encouraged many homeowners in communities across the country to install cameras and systems in and around their homes. Combining these cameras and systems with the ability to access the videos from a cell phone orRead more

It’s hard to believe but another year is about to come to a close. 2019 saw excitement across the property association industry. From a spring full of legislative action, a fall of trade shows and much more in between, let’s take a look back at the momentous year that was 2019. Legislative Session 2019 beganRead more

Effective September 1, 2019, HOAs and Non-Profit Corporations now have a new tool to fix mistakes in corporate procedure, such as voting, or action taken without authorization—saving HOAs and Non-Profit Corporations from costly litigation arising from such mistakes. The New Law This familiar scenario has been the subject of countless lawsuits: an HOA has anRead more

This coming August marks 2 years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas. Damage from Hurricane Harvey is estimated at $128.8 billion dollars, and over 30,000 people were displaced and 200,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.[1] For the Houston area in particular, in the past several years we have seen numerous devastating storms in additionRead more