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Small Claims Court – How Best to Proceed

Filed Under Collections, Litigation, Misc

Posted November 30, 2015

With the recent uptick in the economy, individuals have more disposable income, which has attributed to an increase in small claims lawsuits getting filed against associations. Small claims lawsuits fall into one of three primary categories: 1) an alleged failure to follow or enforce the governing documents; 2) an alleged failure to properly and uniformlyGo to Resource

Why Foreclosure May Be Your Best Bet

Filed Under Collections, Misc

Posted November 30, 2015

One of the greatest challenges community associations face is the collection of past due accounts. As nonprofit organizations, the cash flow provided by payment of dues and assessments is vital to the association to function and fulfill its responsibilities to the community. Nonpayment or delinquent payment of dues affect all homeowners in a community and prevent anGo to Resource

Employment Issues in Community Associations

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted June 9, 2015

I. Changes In Employment-At-Will Doctrine A. The employment-at-will doctrine is, simply stated, that all employment is by the mutual consent of the employer and employee, and may be terminated at will by either party for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all. B. Subsequently, virtually every state in the United StatesGo to Resource

When Dogs Run Wild – Dos and Don’ts In Controlling Pets

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines

Posted June 9, 2015

With the seeming increase in dog-related issues appearing on the nightly news, associations are faced with questions as to how and to what extent an association may regulate dogs kept in the community. Unless there is a specific prohibition contained in the association’s declaration, an association may not restrict dogs or other pets from beingGo to Resource

Rule Clean up: Why Should You Do it and How Often?

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents

Posted June 8, 2015

Most communities have “rules” that take on many different forms and names. For example, some communities have design guidelines, while others have rules and regulations. Still other associations use resolutions and policies as their “rules”. Regardless of what associations call their “rules”, these rules typically work in conjunction with their declarations to clarify terms, covenants,Go to Resource

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