Most community associations utilize independent contractors to service their property. A general example of an independent contractor is an association’s landscaper who uses its own machinery, works on other properties, and is paid in lump sums. However, some associations hire employees who only work for the association, are paid...
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Condominium Notice of Commencement
For condominium associations, mechanic’s liens can be tricky. A mechanic’s lien is a security interest that attaches to property to secure payment for the value of work performed or materials furnished in erecting or repairing a building or other structure. The timing and notice requirements of mechanic’s liens differ...
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Clubhouse Renovations and ADA Requirements
We recently received a question from a board regarding the renovation of their clubhouse. The planned renovation included the removal of a bathroom. The board wisely contacted their City Planning Commission and was told that if a currently existing bathroom was removed, then another bathroom in the clubhouse would...
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Summer Means Garage Sale Requests
Summer means Spring-cleaning and Spring-cleaning means an abundance of trash. But as the old saying goes, someone’s trash is another’s treasure, and that often means Summer garage sales. While garage sales may be considered by some to be a harmless American tradition, there are a number of reasons it...