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Common Collection Terms

Filed Under Collections, Foreclosure, Litigation

Posted July 31, 2021

** Originally Published on: Sep 15, 2011 ** We have compiled a list of common legal terms to assist managers and board members with understanding the terminology used when discussing the collection of unpaid assessments. Assessment: The fee an owner is required to pay to the association, typically monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually for suchGo to Resource

Receivership: An Alternative Collection Method

Filed Under Collections, Litigation

Posted July 31, 2021

**Originally Posted on Sep 15, 2011** Introduction A receivership is the court ordered appointment of a rental manager for a property. The receiver (rental manager) is a disinterested person who manages the rental of the property, collects the rents and disburses the rents according to a court’s orders. The receiver should be experienced andGo to Resource

Successful Enforcement of Covenants, Rules and Architectural Standards/Guidelines

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Litigation

Posted March 31, 2021

I. INTRODUCTION A. Community associations use covenants, rules, and architectural standards/guidelines to: Maintain, preserve, enhance, and protect the property values and assets of the community. Preserve the common scheme and harmonious design of the community. Promote harmonious community living. B. Covenants and rules and the fair enforcement are essential for community associations forGo to Resource

By William Short

Documenting Accidents – It’s All In The Details

Filed Under Litigation, Misc

Posted July 1, 2019

A manager’s responsibility includes risk management. There are many components to risk management, most of which are on the anticipatory or preventative side. But there are post-incident techniques and practices that should be followed. This article addresses post-incident practices involving a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. The basic goal is to gatherGo to Resource

By William Short

Managers as Trial Witnesses

Filed Under Litigation

Posted February 1, 2019

Community managers frequently ask about their role in a trial. They also want to know how to best prepare and present themselves in the unfamiliar setting of a court room. The purpose of this article is to provide some guidance on these topics. If I were to distill the answer to these questions downGo to Resource

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