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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Case Law Breakdown: Condominium Board Power in the District of Columbia
Condominium boards are constantly struggling with the question: Can we impose this rule? Further, they want to know how to impose it: […]
Coronavirus and Community Associations
Note: This post was authored early in the coronavirus pandemic and does not take into account later orders of local or federal […]
FLS Friday Forum: Nominating Committees
FLS Friday Forum is a free write-in column authored by Brian R. Fellner on topics of law affecting community associations. To submit […]
The General Counsel Model
Community Associations are like mini-Corporations Condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations are often referred to as “community associations.” This is with good reason; […]
What’s in a Fine?
A sanction by any other name would smell as sweet. Yes, here at FLS you can get your condo law with a […]