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Alternatively you can download the slides here: 

As a brief recap, here’s what you need to know: 

As you develop rules, guidelines and protocols for reopening common areas and amenities, consider the following:   

• Three key concepts – social distancing, good hygiene and environmental cleanliness and sanitation – should be your guide. 
• The Governor has ordered that people shall avoid visiting gyms and public swimming pools, along with other identified facilities (through May 15, 2020). 
• The Governor’s Report to Reopen Texas helps Texans understand Phase 1 (the first phase of the reopening process) by outlining new protocols, guidance and recommendations. 
• The Governor’s Report identifies health protocols for individuals, employees and facilities that can be used as a basis for developing your rules, guidelines and protocols. 
• Rules, guidelines and protocols to consider: 
  • Social distancing when in common areas or when using common area amenities. 
  • Limiting occupancy of enclosed areas to allow persons visiting the enclosed areas to practice social distancing. 
  • Self-screening before entering a common area or amenity or refraining from entering a common area or using an amenity if the resident is not feeling well. 
  • Washing or disinfecting hands upon entering common areas or amenities. Wearing a cloth face covering when entering a common area or amenity. 
   

For access to the complete Q&A from Howard on this matter, click here: 

Curious about how your fellow member operators feel about opening amenities and resuming tours? Several polls were conducted during the webinar to glean this information.  

Will your community/communities plan to open the fitness center prior to May 15th?

Yes        No         Undecided          

21         509       256        

3%         65%      33%                 

Will your community/communities plan to open the pool prior to May 15th?

Yes        No         Undecided          

25         478       284        

3%         61%      36%       

Will you resume normal leasing tours?  

Yes        Virtual only        Self-guided only  

187       129                     150        

Will your community/communities require visitors to the office wear a mask?      

Yes        No         Undecided                        

373       94         229                                    

54%      14%      33%                                 

Finally,  there were many members with questions about evictions as we enter a new week of rent collection. We’re currently evaluating those questions for future webinar topics; stay tuned via the HAA website and your inbox for announcements on additional programming soon.