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Restricting Rentals during COVID-19
Residents and HOAs alike are worried about the pandemic, and rightfully so. With reports changing daily it is hard to tell whether we’re in the clear or not when it comes to COVID-19. One thing HOAs and condo associations have done to prevent the spread of the disease and limit unknown people and variables from... read more
Rules and Regulations: Reasonable or Unnecessary?
As an HOA or condo association it’s hard, if not impossible, to please everyone in your community. But with the pandemic new rules and regulations have had to be made to keep everyone safe and some of these rules are getting pushback from your members. So, how do you know if your rules are reasonable... read more
Preparing for a Drop in Dues
How to navigate a loss of revenue for your association What a year 2020 has turned out be. A pandemic, civil unrest in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, and economic hits like we haven’t seen in quite some time. It has been a year for the history books. Through it all your... read more
How to find a Qualified & Effective Community Association Lawyer
Your community association needs a lawyer, there is no doubt about it. From CC&Rs, to amending bylaws, from delinquencies and bad debt to foreclosures, there is every reason to make sure your community is protected. But where do you begin in finding the best and most qualified representation for your community? Start here with our... read more
Can Being a Former Felon Affect Eligibility for Board Membership?
Board elections can get contentious at times. We always hope for a fair and equitable election season but sometimes dirt gets dug up on certain candidates. That’s where the question of electing someone with a criminal history comes up. In particular, can a former felon run for the Board? To answer this question, we look... read more
Can a Condo Board Turn Someone Away Simply Because They “Don’t Like Them?”
In order for a new buyer to purchase a condo and enter into the community, they must first be vetted by the Board or a committee approved by the Board. The condo Board gets what’s called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone without a fair or... read more
What is the Difference Between a Term and a Term Limit for BODs?
With the new law on term limits enacted in 2018, there has been some lack of clarity on terms and term limits for BOD members. What constitutes a term? And how exactly does the term limit affect a term? Well, a term is simply the amount of time a BOD member serves on the board.... read more
Tips for Recruiting New BOD members
The HOA or condo association cannot exist with the Board of Directors (BOD). Your community revolves around the critical decisions and daily diligence of the Board. Why then is it sometimes so hard to recruit new Board members? Some associations have an abundance of community members seeking membership on the BOD while others struggle filling... read more