Saying “I Don’t Know”
Expertise In our society today, we have a tendency to strive for the status of “expert.” Perhaps driven by combination of a […]
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Navigating the Dreaded Assessment Increase
Well, it happened again. I was on the phone today with a very nice woman who had fallen behind on her condominium […]
Case Law Breakdown: Right to Assign Parking in the District of Columbia
Association boards (and owners) often ask what the law is in a certain situation. They want to know: “Is this legal?” For […]
Comparative Hardship in Covenant Disputes
In court, disputes over covenants in HOAs and condos are typically governed by the rules of equity. What this means is that […]
5 Things to Know When Choosing a Retirement Community
According to Community Associations Institute, over 70 million Americans live in a community association. A significant portion of that 70 million is […]
Quiet Title Action
If you hang around the real estate industry long enough, you are bound to come across the phrase “quiet title.” But unless […]
How to Think About Funding Reserves
Condominiums offer the ability to own a home (as opposed to renting), while sharing some of the maintenance and upkeep costs to […]
Case Law Breakdown: Is it an Improvement or a Repair in Maryland?
This question confronts countless condominium boards and managers in Maryland and beyond. You have to bring an ancient system (sprinkler, electric, fuses, […]
Delinquent Assessments and Credit Bureaus
The question often comes up from both boards and from owners in collections: how do delinquent assessment debts get reported to the […]
FLS Friday Forum: Communicating with your Community Association Attorney
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 […]