Maryland Reserve Studies and Your Association

The Maryland Condominium Act and Maryland Homeowners Association Act require associations to undertake a reserve study at least once every five years. Delaware and Virginia already required reserve studies, but all 50 states are developing similar requirements as a response to the tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Florida. Maryland Reserve…

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Let’s Get Personal – How Has Your Life Changed?

The family has a new driver behind the wheel. You decide to rent out your coastal home as an Airbnb. You completed a few renovation projects, including a home office and gym. You were invited to volunteer on the homeowners’ association board and are eager to give back. You traded Corporate America for an at-home…

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Water Wise: Prevent Damage & Claims

Water Damage Is The Most Common Claim, But There Are Simple Ways You Can Prevent Losses.  Water damage is more than a ‘frozen pipes problem.’ It’s a real concern that many homeowners overlook. Refrigerator icemaker failures. Leaky toilets. Dry-rotted washing machine hoses. HVAC condensation. Little drips over time that can deteriorate drywall.  In a strange…

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Deeley Wins Coastal Style and Metropolitan Magazine Awards

Thank You! Thank You! The 2022 votes are in, and we’re excited to share that readers of Coastal Style Magazine voted Deeley Insurance Group Best Insurance Agency in Worcester County, and voted our President Laura Deeley Bren Best Insurance Agent in Worcester County. Readers of Salisbury’s Metropolitan Magazine also voted Deeley Insurance Group Best Insurance…

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Employers Now Required to Justify COVID-19 Testing, According to EEOC

In an update to its technical assistance manual, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that employers must now justify mandatory COVID-19 testing for their workers. Going forward, employers must “assess whether current pandemic circumstances and individual workplace circumstances justify viral testing of employees to prevent workplace transmission of COVID-19.” Previously, the EEOC…

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Questions Boards Should Ask About Cybersecurity

Board members of both public and private companies have a fiduciary responsibility to establish and oversee business policies that drive a company’s financial growth and performance, including how their organization manages cybersecurity threats. Not only can a company be put at risk by cybersecurity breaches, but a director can also be held personally liable in…

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