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The Importance of Communication
Many of the problems that face community associations have their origin in poor communications. Many lot owners have little contact or interest in the association…
Read MoreStatues of Limitation and Repose…Explained
The terms “Statutes of Limitation” and “Statutes of Repose” are often confused. A statute of limitation limits the amount of time that a claimant has to…
Read MoreArbitration versus Mediation
Arbitration and mediation have become more common in recent years. The inclusion of one-sided arbitration clauses in consumer agreements with large businesses has taken away…
Read MoreQuick Tip – Planned Community Insurance
Associations subject to the Planned Community Act are required to maintain property insurance on the common elements and liability insurance. If the insurance is not…
Read MoreQuick Tip – Death or Incapacity of Member Appointing Proxy
The death or incapacity of a member appointing a proxy does not affect the right of the corporation to accept the proxy’s authority, unless notice…
Read MoreThe D.I.Y. Lien – Common Mistakes & Pitfalls in Collecting Assessments
Filing a lien and pursuing civil action are two primary options available to homeowners’ associations (HOAs) when collecting unpaid assessments and fines from delinquent lot…
Read MoreAssociation Meeting Member Lists
Incorporated associations must prepare an alphabetical list of the names of its members entitled to notice of a meeting, showing the address and number of…
Read MoreWhen It All Falls Apart: Disputes with the Declarant
So far in our series we have outlined the general nature of those rights and how long they can last, the requirements of transferring those…
Read More“So Sue Me”: Collecting Assessments
As discussed in our post “‘Lien’ on Me”, we are frequently asked for advice on how to collect unpaid assessments and fines. While the answer…
Read MoreTransferring Special Declarant Rights
In Part 1 of our series on special declarant rights we explained the general nature of those rights and how long they can last. Here we…
Read MoreDoes Your Construction Contract Have a Solid Foundation?
The spring construction season is nearly here! Whether your project plans are small or large, your contract can cause big headaches if you leave out…
Read MoreRecording of Amendments
Amendments to declarations resulting from a membership vote should be properly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds to give notice of the…
Read MoreDeclarations & Bylaws
Knowing the difference can avoid problems! One of the most common situations we face is an Association thinking that it can use amendments to the…
Read MoreCombining Lots to Reduce Assessments?
A recurring problem we see in restricted communities arises when lots are combined. Declarations often permit combination of lots without discussing how the combination will…
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