A Line in the Sand: Embracing Bright Line Rules
In sports like tennis, the boundaries are set by a bright line. If the ball lands on one side of the line, […]
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Adverse Possession: Is it Real and How does it Work?
Amateur lawyers often talk or ask about adverse possession; they are almost as frequently wrong about it. Simply put, in Maryland, adverse […]
Maryland Protects Homeowners who want to Protect their Environment
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A recent change in Maryland law has made this old saying true for lawns […]
Case Law Breakdown: Due Process in DC Condos
A violation of the condo bylaws occurs. The first question from the board and management is: how do we enforce it? That […]
Post-Judgment Collections in Maryland
POST-JUDGMENT COLLECTIONS IN MARYLAND One of the most common questions we receive from clients after we obtain a judgment against a delinquent […]
Post-Judgment Collections in the District of Columbia
POST-JUDGMENT COLLECTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA One of the most common questions we receive from clients after we obtain a judgment […]
Case Law Breakdown: The Interested Director in Maryland
Background: The Business Judgment Rule The opinion issued by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals recently in the case of Cherington Condominium […]
The Business Judgment Rule: A Primer
Background: The Business Judgment Rule At its core, and applied to community associations, the business judgment rule is a common law principle, […]
FLS Friday Forum: Assessment Minimums and Maximums
FLS Friday Forum is a free write-in column authored by Brian R. Fellner on topics of law affecting community associations. To submit a question, email […]
Collections: The Filing of a Lawsuit
COLLECTIONS: THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT After a lien is filed we generally send a delinquent homeowner a lien notification letter advising them […]