Association Alert – Community Association Law Blog

Swimming the Dangerous Waters of the Fair Housing Act

As the weather warms up, community association pools are open and ready to be enjoyed.  In addition to cleaning the pool furniture and testing the ...
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Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege

As a member of a community association board, it is important for you to preserve the association’s attorney-client privilege. The attorney-client privilege generally prevents the ...
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An Audit of the Association’s Financial Records is Always Wise

When it comes to year-end financial obligations of associations, most boards are aware of general requirements, such as providing financial statements to the owners, finalizing ...
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Association Operations

The general operations practice encompasses the broadest spectrum of work the firm handles. The operations practice includes every aspect of running a community association. A ...
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A Board Abstention is Generally a YES Vote

When a board member is present at a meeting and abstains from a board vote it is usually a “Yes” vote.  Board members often deal ...
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Condominium Notice of Commencement

For condominium associations, mechanic’s liens can be tricky.  A mechanic’s lien is a security interest that attaches to property to secure payment for the value ...
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Election Results in a Tie – Now What?

One of the most important parts of the agenda at an association’s annual meeting is the election of board members.  Most association’s Bylaws provide an ...
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