Category: Blogroll

What Should a Board Do if the City Asks for an Easement Over Association Property for a Public Project?

When a city asks an association to sign an easement agreement for a public project, such as street widening, sidewalk work, or other municipal improvements, ...
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How Will the New HUD Enforcement Shift Affect My Community Association?

The federal government has announced significant changes on how it will enforce the Fair Housing Act. A recent memorandum from the Office of Fair Housing ...
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Volunteers Deserve Protection Too – What Steps should the Association Take to Protect Board Members?

Community associations play a vital role in managing and maintaining common property, safeguarding the community’s financial investments, and fostering a strong sense of unity among homeowners. Their effectiveness, however, ...
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How is the Use of Employees, Contractors, and Volunteers Impacting Association Liability?

For community associations, engaging the use of employees, independent contractors, or volunteers each present their own unique advantages and liabilities. Understanding these differences is essential for managing risk, ensuring smooth operations, achieving desired results, and ...
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Kaman & Cusimano Firm and 5 Attorneys recognized by The  Best Lawyers in America® 

Kaman and Cusimano is excited to announce that we have been recognized as a Best Law Firm ranked by Best Lawyers®.  We are also proud ...
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Big Projects / Big Decisions: Should your Community Association hire a Project Manager?

Hiring professional community association management is key to running a condominium or homeowner association – so important, that two of my partners, Jay Cusimano and ...
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Is your Condominium on the Fannie Mae Blacklist?

Are owners in your condominium having trouble selling or re-financing their units? If so, it may be due to the condominium property being blocked by ...
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Basic Tips for Handling Short-Term Rentals in Condominiums and HOAs

Is your community located in a popular vacation area? Or experiencing a large public event where the number of people expected exceeds the hotel stock? ...
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Partner, Kate Bushey, reelected to her 2nd 3-year term as commissioner of CAMICB

Kate recently attended the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) meeting in Tuscan last week and was reelected to her second 3-year term as ...
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Partner Dan Miske presents webinar for the Wisconsin Chapter of CAI titled CAI Essentials

On October 22, 2024, Dan Miske, Partner from the Wisconsin Office, presented a highly informative webinar for the Wisconsin Chapter of CAI titled “CAI Essentials.” ...
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