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Law Suit First Aid: What an HOA Must Do When Sued

Filed Under Complex Litigation, Litigation

Posted September 24, 2011

Associations should seek to avoid disputes and lawsuits wherever possible through effective communications, fair dispute resolution practices and good governance. But in our litigious society, it is a fact of life that lawsuits are filed by, and against community associations. When the Association is on the receiving end of a lawsuit, there can be veryGo to Resource

Majority Rules: But What if the Minority Won’t Stop Fighting?

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 24, 2011

Majority rules. That is the simple but essential concept on which a democracy rests and it works reasonably well most of the time in common interest communities, where volunteer board members set policies and make rules for their self-governing communities. But some board members don’t understand, or are unwilling to accept, that in order forGo to Resource

Protecting Your Association From Mechanics’ Liens

Filed Under Complex Litigation, Litigation

Posted September 24, 2011

In the current economic climate, collection of assessments may not be the only financial issue facing associations. In recent months, we have seen an increase in the filing of mechanics liens against associations. The most common scenario we see, does not result from the association not paying a contractor. Rather, the association pays its contractor,Go to Resource

Right to Remain Silent

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Litigation

Posted September 24, 2011

Like that guy said to “my friend” on Friday morning, early Friday morning, “you have the right to remain silent.” The same is true for board and committee members in a community association when requested to individually take action outside of the board room. From time-to-time, board members are summoned by homeowners to come immediatelyGo to Resource

New Board Member Handbook Checklist

Filed Under Samples, Forms, Checklists

Posted September 23, 2011

Many community associations are now welcoming and orienting their new board members. The more information board members receive, the more effectively they can carry out their responsibilities. When given the right information in an easy-to-use format, most board members are happy to educate themselves about their new role, and come to their first board meetingGo to Resource

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