By: Luke A. McQueen and R.A. Hurley
Foreclosure of a home or unit is an option for recovering assessments. The laws governing foreclosure options have evolved and been tweaked by legislatures over the last few years. Here is a quick survey of foreclosure options in the various jurisdictions.
By: Todd A. Sinkins
By: Leslie Brown and Patrick Roche
Rising premiums? Water damage deductibles? Excess and surplus markets?
Is that a Bird or a Plane? Regulating Drone Use in a Community
By: Mariana R. Teran and Ruhi F. MirzaDrone Regulations
The New Corporate Transparency Act
What Boards and Managers Need to Know
By: Todd A. Sinkins
We often receive questions regarding an association’s maintenance, repair, and replacement obligations. For example, who is responsible for maintaining, repairing, or replacing the exterior unit windows and doors? Of course, the answer is always, “it depends.” It depends largely on the condominium instruments, and in some cases the jurisdiction.
In contrast to last year, the 2023 legislative session was extremely active, with the General Assembly passing a number of significant bills that affect Common Interest Communities. The legislation addressed in this newsletter will take effect on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted below.
This legislative session felt like the Annapolis that we all knew before the pandemic with in-person hearings, folks roaming the halls and students visiting the state house for class trips. Excitement was in the air with the inauguration of a new Governor and the beginning of a new term for the legislature. The live streaming is now here to stay for all floor sessions, committee hearings, subcommittee sessions, and voting sessions.
Contracts are intended to define the agreement of the parties and to establish expectations regarding performance. Once signed, they form the legal terms by which the parties are bound. Many vendors use form contracts that are incomplete in the terms and conditions or are very one-sided to the benefit of the contractor and the detriment of the Association. As a result, it is necessary to review all contracts- even those currently in
As you are cleaning the house to get ready for the new year, please do not forget to take a look at your association’s resolutions. If they are more than five years old, they are worth reviewing to see if they need updating.