What is negligence? In simplest terms, to be negligent is to act in some careless way that causes harm to another. For example, someone is not paying attention while backing out of his driveway and ends up hitting his neighbor’s mailbox. The driver’s negligence (i.e., careless driving) caused damage to the neighbor’s mailbox, resulting inGo to Resource
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No matter where your community is located, how big your community is, or what type of community you live in (condominium, townhome, single family, etc.), legal issues, and the need for legal advice, arise. Consequently, the board of directors should be aware of the attorney-client privilege and the protection it provides to associations regarding nondisclosureGo to Resource
Nobody has ever said that serving on the board of directors of a homeowners association was easy. Board members volunteer their time to give back to the community in which they live. In many cases, the board members are required to make difficult decisions to raise assessments, prioritize or postpone repairs, and enforce the covenants. Go to Resource
As 2016 soon comes to a close, it’s only natural to wonder what’s in store for community associations in 2017. Of course nobody can see the future, but we can certainly make predictions based on what we saw in 2016. Below are the Altitude Community Law predictions for 2017: We will continue to see proposedGo to Resource
Associations are oftentimes confused with the police. After all, it is not atypical for community managers or board members to receive calls from owners complaining about crime in their communities and demanding the associations do something about it. Whether it’s alleged drug use, car theft, or domestic violence, associations seem to be the first placeGo to Resource