Let’s face it: costs for services continue to increase and legal services are no exception. But what options do associations have to save on legal fees without exposing themselves to liability for failing to get informed on legal issues? As it turns out, associations do have some options, which involve preplanning their legal communications andGo to Newsletter
Financial Resources
With the ever-increasing costs of insurance, maintenance, labor, and supplies, community associations are looking for options to fund large scale projects. Whether your community needs a roof replacement or major swimming pool repairs, if your community is considering a loan to fund such project, you must understand the association’s rights and limitations. The first stepGo to Newsletter
Unexpected expenses arise; deferred maintenance occurs; life happens. When life happens to an association it usually happens on a large scale. This can leave an association scrambling for funds. While there are several funding options such as increases in annual assessments, one-time special assessments, use of reserves funds, or a bank loan, not all optionsGo to Newsletter
Special assessments are commonly used to pay for unexpected repairs and replacements occasioned by unforeseen, and often catastrophic events, such as a roof replacement after a wind/hailstorm where insurance proceeds are insufficient to cover the costs, or to pay for an elevator replacement when a condominium building’s only elevator unexpectedly fails. Once you have decidedGo to Newsletter
When a property is set for a closing, the title company handling the closing will request a status letter from the management company or board. The status letter contains quite a bit of information, including telling the title company how much of the profits from the sale should be withheld to pay the balance dueGo to Newsletter