Association Alert – Community Association Law Blog

Association Academy: If it Weren’t for the People, Association Living Would be Perfect

Some frequently encountered legal challenges and issues that can prove time-consuming and costly when mishandled. Topics Condominium legal document review Collections from a debtor’s perspective ...
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Notice to Wisconsin Community Association & Property Managers – IMPORTANT UPDATE

Important Notice: Our May 10, 2018 post, Notice to Wisconsin Community Association & Property Managers, advised unit owners, boards and property managers of the three ...
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Attorney Fees – FDCPA Violation – Failure to Follow Association Document Procedures

Facts Plaintiff, O’Donnell, bought his condo in 2012 and sold it in 2019.  Beginning in 2013, O’Donnell missed various assessment payments.  In late 2013 the ...
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Wisconsin’s WB-14 Residential Condominium Offer to Purchase (CONDO SELLERS BEWARE)

On September 1, 2020, Wisconsin’s WB-14 form become the standard form used by real estate brokers on behalf of their clients to purchase condominiums.  As ...
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FHA Update

Non-action may no longer be a safe choice. In October of 2016, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) added certain provisions ...
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Declarant Contracts, Including Easements, can be Voided

Becker Boards Summit, LLC v. Summit at Copper Square Condominium Association – 2018 WL 6695279 ( 2018 Ariz.) Issues:  The court in this case addressed ...
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Is Your Upstairs Neighbor Noisy? – Floor Covering Restrictions

Noise coming from adjacent units is a common problem. It can be caused by many things, including music, instruments, appliances, running, jumping, or a myriad ...
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