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How to Make a Change in Your HOA
You love your HOA and all the amenities. The pool, the game room, the tennis courts. That’s why you moved into a planned community to begin with, right? But you’re not happy with some of the decisions your HOA is making. You think they’re being shortsighted, too farsighted, completely blind? Whatever it is, you have... read more
An HOA Attorney: Why They Are Important
HOAs and all community associations are technically legal entities. With all the responsibilities of community associations, there is a great liability as well. Associations and their governing documents must follow federal, state and local laws. Following these laws and adhering to all state and local guidelines is no small task. In order to ensure compliance... read more
Closing on Your Commercial Property in Miami: What You Need to Know
If you think closing on a residential property is full of paperwork and processes, you can expect to truly level-up when it comes to preparing for a commercial property closing. While the process can be tricky to navigate, with some patience, planning, and expert guidance along the way, you can smoothly make it to the... read more
Homeowners’ Associations and CC&Rs: Read Before You Buy
If you’re new to the condo or homeowner’s association (HOA) scene, you may be caught off-guard by some of the things you’re getting into (spoiler alert: there are rules!). While the benefits for most who choose to live in an association far outweigh any potential drawbacks, it’s important to understand the expectations and yes, rules,... read more
Secrets to Avoiding HOA Litigation: Part 2
In part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of creating a culture of fairness to mitigate risk when it comes to conflict escalation and the likelihood of entering into litigation. As you know, litigation is expensive, and it can also be damaging to your association’s reputation. The last thing you want to do... read more
Secrets to Avoiding HOA Litigation: Part 1
While we work hard to create strong sense of community within our homeowners’ associations (HOAs), sooner or later even the most transparent of associations is bound to receive a complaint. While complaints in and of themselves are not bad (in fact, they can be quite good for improving the association as a whole), it is... read more
What Should Your Homeowners’ Association Be Doing to Manage Risk?
When we think of risk management, we often think in terms of the financial impact a given risk would have on our property, our business, or organization. Taking active steps to identify, evaluate, and control those risks is important to the overall financial health and growth outlook of the organization. The same can be said... read more
3 Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer for Condo Associations
Condo associations are a lot like any other government or business organization. They must adhere to rules and regulations, abide by state law, ensure a habitable and sustainable future for its residents, and so much more. For board members responsible for managing and enacting association by-laws and regulations, it can feel overwhelming to stay on... read more