Most swimming pools have a list of rules posted somewhere on the premises. We’ve all seen them. The rules contain common sense prohibitions against dangerous pool activities, such as having glass in the pool area and diving into the shallow end.
And almost every set of...
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When dealing with the operation of common interest communities, some people begin to take on industry vocabulary and just expect everyone else to understand what they are saying and how important the statement being made may be. Statements such as, "Well, State law says, you must disclose board emails" and "the maintenance obligations for an...
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established in 1990 to prohibit discrimination grounded in disability. Recently, some changes and additions were made affecting swimming facilities that communities need to be aware of moving forward.
What’s New?
Title II (Public Entities) and Title III (Public Accommodations and Commercial Entities) relate directly to the accessibility of public and private pools.
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HOA Self Test to Determine Whether Your Association Must Comply with ADA Pool Regulations
Unlike the Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) applies to “places of public accommodation” and not to private property, such as an HOA swimming pool. However, certain circumstances may exist that transform private facilities into public facilities and bring a private community under the purview of the ADA. Take the below tests to see if your community pool is subject to ADA requirements.
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Most swimming pools have a list of rules posted somewhere on the premises. We’ve all seen them. The rules contain common sense prohibitions against dangerous pool activities, such as having glass in the pool area and diving into the shallow end.
And almost every set of...