What are drying services and why do I need them? – Article by Elaine Kwoh
What are drying services and why do I need them? It is necessary to mitigate a water damage to prevent further damage to a home and neighboring units. A homeowner has the responsibility to respond quickly to these occurrences. If negligence is determined, the HOA or your insurance company could deny coverage. There may be … Continue reading
May the Board Transfer Common Area to Members in an HOA or Condo Association? – Article by Beth A Grimm, P.L.C
Often in common interest developments like condos, townhomes and even single family home developments people look around and see areas of land that are not being fully utilized and think, “I could use an extra 20 feet of back yard”, or “If I had that space I would create a gazebo,” or “That rectangle would … Continue reading
CAI Mortgage Matters Program – What is it, What it does and how it can help Homeowner Associations
Mortgage Matters – Ensuring access to mortgages for the 62 million Americans in community associations Mortgage Matters—Protecting communities, homeowners and homebuyers Ensuring that Americans can obtain mortgages for homes in community associations. Preserving the ability of community association homeowners to sell their homes. Safeguarding the financial well-being of homeowners and condominium associations. View our free CAI … Continue reading
Art of HOA Tree Pruning – Article by Richard Thompson
Trees are living artwork that decorate the common area. They are beautiful and soothe the soul but are constantly changing. Like all living things, they need care and attention. Trees are pruned to produce an effect in the landscape – that’s the “art” side of pruning. Understanding and being able the tree’s growth and health … Continue reading
Q & A – HOA Towing Facts – Article by Nick Carroll
Does an H.O.A. need a towing contract? Yes! But it is not really a contract it is a general authorization to allow a tow company to enforce towing of fire lanes and vehicles blocking exit and entrances only. This way the tow company does not need to bother management when they see a vehicle parked in … Continue reading
Investing Association Reserve Funds – Article by Benjamin J. Hong, Esq.
In making investment decisions the Board should use its best business judgment to protect the association’s reserve funds. Always check your association’s governing documents first for any specific investment limitations that have been imposed on the Board. Absent such document specific limitations, the Board should be primarily concerned with the security of the funds and … Continue reading
Mediation: Nuts and Bolts – Article by Margo T. Keller
Conflict is inevitable. Disputes arise with our neighbors, on our Boards or committees, and within our business and family relationships all the time. There is no shame in having a disagreement that rises to the level of a very serious dispute. The only shame is in not knowing you have many options for resolving the … Continue reading
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What Exactly Is A Binding Contract? – Article By David Swedelson, California Condo and HOA Attorney, Senior Partner SwedelsonGottlieb
All to often we are called in to deal with a dispute over a contract that the association entered into with a contractor or vendor. And I am often surprised to learn that the board and management really do not understand what a binding contract is (and what it is not). What needs to be … Continue reading
Can Homeowners’ Associations Prohibit Owners From Flying the American Flag? – Article by Tarley Robinson, PLC
Flying the flag is an important way that Americans celebrate their liberty and the sacrifices of past and present heroes who defend it. Recent news storiesabout a dispute between an Ohio homeowners’ association and a Vietnam veteran over a flagpole have brought an important issue to the forefront. In Ohio, a homeowner erected a large … Continue reading
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