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The Shadowood condominium complex , on South Lakes Drive in Reston, has been ordered to stop charging fees for rules violations because its original master deed doesn 't allow it. The court ruling has implications for condo and homeowner associations across Virginia. (Elizabeth Razzi/The Washington Post) UPDATE, Monday, 9 a.m.: In Saturday’s condo board elections , Shadowood’s owners defeated both the incumbent secretary and treasurer, replacing them with two new officers. The next election, for board president Olivia , is in March. ORIGINAL POST: In Reston, there is a condominium complex called Shadowood that has written itself into Virginia history. For years, the Shadowood Condominium Association imposed fees for things like calling the management office or having the wrong color blinds . It towed tenants’ cars for unpaid fees — on the day before Thanksgiving. It turned off the heat or air conditioning to apartments of owners who were in arrears or in violation of its many ...

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- As the start of the college school year begins , students who move out of the house or off campus may want to purchase renters insurance . According to Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens , renters insurance can cover the loss of computers, tablets, musical instruments, jewelry and much more in the event of theft, fire or some other unforeseen disaster. "If your college student is moving away to school with expensive computers or other valuables, buying renters insurance is a smart move," Hudgens said. “The landlord may have insurance on his building, but that won’t cover replacement of a tenant’s possessions.” Commissioner Hudgens offer answers to these common questions about renters insurance : Q: What does renters insurance cover ? A: The possessions of anyone who rents a residence, whether it’s an apartment, house, manufactured home or condominium. Renters insurance protects personal...