The Shopping Cart Theory – A Test of Moral Character Congratulations, you made it through the holidays! I hope you enjoyed yourself too much, laughed too hard, ate too many treats, and had another wonderful holiday season with friends and family. And, I trust you are now as thrilled as I am to have itGo to Resource
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So last month I was at the doctor’s office, and as I was making small talk with the nurse she asked “So what do you do?” I responded “I’m an HOA attorney.” She actually grimaced. It was a clear knee-jerk reaction. And then she laughed, said sorry, and made some comment about her friend’s trashGo to Resource
What is a special assessment? A special assessment is an assessment that is not contemplated in an association’s budget for the fiscal year and is therefore over and above the regular assessments imposed in accordance with an association’s budget. One reason for imposition of special assessments is to pay for unexpected repairs and replacements occasionedGo to Resource
The language of the governing documents of an association provides what an association’s board and owners are allowed and required to do. However, the governing documents often use words that at first blush seem to mean the same thing, such as “power” versus “duty,“ “can” versus “will,” and “may” versus “shall.” Some of these wordsGo to Resource
Understanding the difference between a maintenance obligation and an insurance obligation is a crucial part of community living. Maintenance and insurance obligations differ between associations depending on how the governing documents are drafted whether the association is classified as a condominium, townhome, or single family community. It is important that an association understand the differenceGo to Resource