loading… Service as a board member in a community association can be time-consuming and exhausting. Many board members shoulder burdens for informational review and factual investigation, which prevent them from spending necessary time on overall policy development, governance, and fiscal and operational management. When properly structured and utilized, committees are a valuable tool for boardsGo to Resource
Amending Your Governing Documents Resources
loading… Melissa M. Garcia discusses the importance of understanding your Bylaws and when it is time to Amend by explaining the top 5 reasons to amend bylaws.
loading… “Community Association” is the generic term for communities that are created pursuant to recorded covenants or other documents that create an association of the unit or homeowners. The term community association includes condominiums, homeowner associations, and housing cooperatives. These are typically organized as non-profit corporations, which are operated by a board of directors electedGo to Resource
loading… Asking an attorney how to get out of a contract you have signed is a bit like asking Houdini how he escapes chains and locks. Well, not exactly. Often, clients come to us shortly after entering into a contract or midway through a contract when things start to deteriorate. Sometimes we can help; sometimesGo to Resource
loading… Associations enter into contracts on a regular basis for various items ranging from general landscaping to major projects such as roofing and fence replacement. Most of the time, these contracts are written on behalf of the contractors and are standard pre-printed forms. These types of contracts leave little room for negotiation, are often missingGo to Resource