Association Alert – Community Association Law Blog

Foreclosing on a Unit When Owner Discharged in Bankruptcy

The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA) was enacted to protect consumers from unscrupulous debt collectors; as a shield against prohibited acts. However, it is ...
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2017 Wisconsin Act 303 – New Law on Fees and What You NEED to Do

The principal purpose of 2017 Wisconsin Act 303 was to set limits on the amount of fees that an association can charge its unit owners.  ...
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Association Academy: What’s New in 2022! Things You Need to Know

Please join the Condominium & HOA Law Team on March 25, 2022, for this informative virtual seminar. We’ll cover what is new with the Fair ...
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Association/Developer Post-Turnover Process in Less Than 1 Minute

Now that the developer has turned over control to the condominium association and HOA owners, what happens next?  Learn in this Vlog in less than ...
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Debt Collectors Adherence to Generic Forms Were Inaccurate and Misleading

Summary A company that handled fee collections for an Association engaged in unlawful practices when it falsely indicated that a lien had been filed against ...
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Declaration Amendment – Sometimes There is No Other Way to Accomplish Something

A unit owner sought to expand their unit by building additional living space on the roof of the association. The declaration, like all declarations, defined ...
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The Balance in Display of Patriotism and Political Support Under Wisconsin Condominium Law

With the Spring 2020 Presidential Primary and election for various state court judges looming on the horizon, many of Wisconsin’s condominium associations are proactively deciding ...
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