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Discovery – It’s Not Just a Channel

Filed Under Collections, Complex Litigation, Construction Defect, Discrimination, Enforcement and Fines, Foreclosure, Litigation

Posted August 1, 2013

loading… Although Discovery is a very interesting cable channel, it is also a broad all-encompassing term to describe the fact-finding process in a lawsuit. Lawyers are literally discovering facts, evidence, witnesses, and case theories utilizing a variety of discovery tools. Without the aid of discovery tools it would be nearly impossible for lawyers to litigateGo to Resource

How to be a Great Witness

Filed Under Collections, Complex Litigation, Construction Defect, Discrimination, Enforcement and Fines, Foreclosure, Litigation

Posted August 1, 2013

loading… Whether you are a board member or an employee of a management company, you may be called to testify in court as a witness to events. Here are some practical hints and suggestions on what to do and how to do it well when you are asked to serve as a witness. Bear inGo to Resource

Collections in a Nutshell – Part 2

Filed Under Collections, Videos

Posted April 8, 2013

loading… There’s no escaping it! Delinquencies are everywhere! As delinquencies seem to increase, associations are becoming more and more frustrated with the state of their collections accounts. It is precisely for this reason that boards should become familiar with the collections process and what can and can’t be done under the law. This class willGo to Resource

Should Delinquent Owners be Allowed to Vote?

Filed Under Collections, Governance, Litigation, Meetings / Action Without Meetings

Posted February 1, 2013

loading… Does your community have an upcoming homeowner meeting that includes voting on issues such as director elections, special assessments, or document amendments? Assuming your community also has owners that are delinquent in the payment of assessments, do you allow such owners to participate in the vote? Since the number of delinquencies and violations inGo to Resource

Usury and your HOA

Filed Under Collections, Litigation

Posted November 1, 2012

loading… Compounding interest, late fees, and processing fees can sometimes lead to claims that the association has violated state and federal usury laws. Usury laws apply only to loans, and homeowners association assessments are not considered loans. Generally, usury laws should not apply to homeowners association late fees. However, some courts have disagreed with thisGo to Resource

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