Elections are only five months away and considering current events around the country, they are bound to be dramatic at the least. It seems now, more than ever, citizens have very strong opinions about political leaders, issues, and ballot measures, all of which we are likely to see during the 2020 elections. What does thisGo to Resource
Enforcement and Fines Resources
By: Elina B. Gilbert, Esq. With more people home now than ever before, many associations are struggling with increased complaints and violations pertaining to noise, obnoxious behavior, odors, and the like. As wonderful as it would be to have all residents comply with their communities’ rules, it is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve suchGo to Resource
Rarely a week goes by when attorneys do not field calls from board members or managers asking whether or not the association can enforce its rules on streets running through the community. Sometimes these questions have simple answers, and other times, research will need to be conducted to determine the answer. The first stepGo to Resource
When Dogs Run Wild – Dos and Don’ts In Controlling Pets
With the seeming increase in dog-related issues appearing on the nightly news, associations are faced with questions as to how and to what extent an association may regulate dogs kept in the community. Unless there is a specific prohibition contained in the association’s declaration, an association may not restrict dogs or other pets from beingGo to Resource
“But Jimmy’s got one…”
Tired of hearing phrases like that each time you send a violation letter? Tired of feeling like you are back in grade school? Enforcement of covenants seems to bring out the same questions of fairness we had when we were all children. We want to be treated fairly and we don’t want to be toldGo to Resource