Having the right insurance coverage can give homeowners peace of mind in otherwise stressful circumstances. When it comes to Homeowner Associations, there are two types of insurance policies. First, Associations ...
One of the primary functions of a community association is to operate and maintain the property. In doing so, the association is responsible for maintaining a variety of records and ...
Living in a community association, by its nature, involves existing alongside other people, which in turn means sometimes enduring annoyances and inconveniences. Dogs bark, barbeques smell, kids scream, and the ...
Summary of New Requirements The Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) are government-sponsored enterprises created in order to expand the secondary ...
In late December 2021, a wildfire ripped through Marshall, Colorado, an area located in Boulder County between Boulder and Denver. The fire was particularly ferocious – it damaged more than ...
Smoking is a controversial issue within homeowners’ associations. Members who have owned their units for years proclaim their right to smoke just as they always have, while other owners object ...
Two common topics of discussion in condominium and townhome associations are: (1) who is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the building components; and (2) who is responsible ...
COVID-19 vaccines are now readily available to any Minnesotan who wishes to be inoculated. In fact, Minnesota is one of the most highly-vaccinated states, with approximately 45% of the state ...
Two common topics of discussion in condominium and townhome associations are: (1) who is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the building components; and (2) who is responsible ...
Community associations, like all other entities in the United States, have had to learn to navigate a new landscape of COVID-19 restrictions in the past year. Associations have had to adapt to the ever-changing situation on the fly, filling in the gaps left by government guidelines and legal requirements in order to fulfill their obligation to, among others, safely maintain…
