To be effective, a homeowners association needs a strong board of directors that understands its role and pursues it with passion and a concise mission in mind. The following outline provides an overview of board roles and responsibilities. To form an effective board, directors must have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses ofGo to Resource
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As the complexities associated with governing homeowners associations continue to grow, boards of associations are quickly learning that taking time to plan two to five years in advance is an excellent investment of time and resources. Planning now for the future can set your association on the right course, save your association time, money andGo to Resource
In my practice of community association law, I often encounter situations where I am asked to undo a mistake or get the association out of a jam. To some extent this is the nature of the practice of law in general. However, it seems to happen even more often when it comes to contractual relationshipsGo to Resource
Prior to beginning construction projects, most boards understand the importance of consulting with engineers, architects and other experts. These consultations help to define the project and shape any bids so that the final product conforms to what the board envisioned. Very few boards think to draft a customized contract before advertising for bids to defineGo to Resource
With the increase in use of the internet for the posting of blogs, the reputation of it is now more critical than ever to protect the Association’s name and in some cases trademarks from harm. Disgruntled owners can now, very easily place all of their grievances on line with great ease. In communities that surviveGo to Resource
