News
The Latest on Real Estate, Community & Insurance Law
How to Handle a Complete Shutdown in Your Community
With so much unclear and so much unknown during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a good idea to plan for certain worst-case scenarios. Please note that we are not at all trying to increase anxiety or cause panic, we just want to make sure all of your community's bases are covered. While we do recommend... read more
Community Communication Difficulties During COVID-19
Communication is always important, but during a pandemic communication is crucial. And because of this you need to have a way to contact everybody in case of emergency or just to keep them updated on current regulations in your community. So what's the best way to keep everyone informed? We have two suggestions: the first... read more
My BOD Can’t Agree on Closing Amenities During the Pandemic
To close or not to close, this is the question. Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to closing or regulating HOA or condo association amenities and common spaces. Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to social distancing or adequately protecting oneself from COVID-19. If your Board of... read more
What to Do if Someone in your Community is Diagnosed with COVID-19
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 it is entirely possible that someone you know may contract the virus. It is also possible that someone in your community may test positive. In this case, what do you? This brings up many legal issues, which are important to keep in mind. First, no matter what you do,... read more
How Your Association Can Prepare for Delinquent Assessments During a Pandemic
In challenging times like these, with people losing their jobs and more economic hardships expanding all around, we can almost certainly expect to see a rise in delinquent assessments in our HOAs and condo associations. For those of us who were around during the 2008 economic crash, we all saw a huge spike in delinquencies.... read more
Limiting Guests Visitations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s a question we’ve been getting again and again recently: Can I limit guests from coming into the community? This question deals with the both the safety of your community as a whole and the safety of individuals. Overall, the way to think of this issue is to consider the amount of potential exposure you... read more
Can Board of Director Meetings for a Community Association Move Virtual?
In these times, with COVID-19 looming large in our minds and social distancing becoming a mandated enforcement, it’s not the best time for holding in-person meetings. However some meetings must still take place. To reduce the in-person attendance, encourage absentee ballots or electronic voting and offer online or telephone attendance. With the advent of technologies... read more
How COVID-19 Will Affect Any Pending Construction Projects at Your Community or Condo Association
With all the changes and confusion caused by COVID-19, construction projects can often fall under the radar. But If you are in great need of a fix—be it plumbing, roof, mold issues, you name it—you know that your needs are far from a low priority. So what will happen with current projects? Can the contractor... read more