Association Board Member Elections Cultivating, nominating and electing board members is something that should always be on the minds of current board members. Politics in any arena can be tricky, but in associations it can also sometimes be difficult to find people willing to serve. Many people feel unqualified or even afraid to volunteer due …
The Fair Housing Act & Civil Rights Violations of the Fair Housing Act can result in severe penalties for associations. Being knowledgeable of how to govern your community responsibly in this regard is very important. What is a common sense approach to staying in compliance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA)? First, the association’s board …
What is a transition? Transition is the event where control of the association transfers from the developer to the association. When transition occurs is set by law – three years after the recording of the original CCRs, when 75% of the units have been sold or when the developer willingly hands control over to the …
What is a construction defect? A construction defect occurs when something built by the developer was not built to the industry standard, such as walls that are missing vapor barriers. When is a defect the concern of individual unit owners as opposed to the association as a whole? Owners generally only have claims on damages …