If a member of the community association becomes infected with COVID-19, first and foremost the board and professional management should take guidance from the local health department, and defer to them on when and how to communicate the issue to the public or other residents. Infections within buildings that...
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COVID-19 Community Association Legal Resource Guide
Community associations represent a significant portion of our population and an even more significant portion of high density residential areas. So, preparing for and administering a community during the present pandemic and state of emergency provides community association boards with unique challenges. Community associations generally do not have a...
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Dos and Don’ts for Amendment Votes By Janice E. Scotton, Esq.
Amendments to the Declaration and Bylaws will keep the documents current under the law and reflect the actual operation and administration of the community. Despite these positive purposes, rounding up owner votes can sometimes be slow and tedious. Following are some Dos and Don’ts to encourage owners to vote...
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Fidelity Insurance – Why Every Community Association Needs It By Magdalena E. Myers, Esq.
Virtually all community associations collect assessments to operate and maintain their property. Each community association that collects assessments likely has multiple people involved in handling the funds the association collects. Whether it is an individual volunteer board member or a management company employee, every person handling the funds has...
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Conducting Effective Board Meetings By Rachel Kuhn, Esq.
Community association board members are busy volunteers who set aside time amidst work, family, and other personal obligations to serve their communities. In order to ensure this time is used productively, it is crucial to plan ahead so that board meetings can be effective and efficient. Following these key...