Community Association

Condo & HOA Insurance• December 15, 2015

Water in Your Condominium Unit? What Every Co-Owner and Association Should Know

From personal experience, water intrusion in a condominium unit can be one of the most frustrating and unpleasant experiences a Co-owner may ever experience.  Often, a Co-owner does not know what to do, who to call, whether insurance will cover the loss and what responsibilities the Co-owner and the Association may have.  This article explores some common issues that may…
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Condo & HOA Legislation• October 30, 2015

Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA

I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations.  Three (3) major federal issues that will impact Condominium Associations and Homeowner Associations are as follows: 1. Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 – H.R. 1301 & S.…
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Fair Housing• July 10, 2015

Texas Dep’t of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project: Facially Neutral Bylaws and Rules and Regulations May Subject an Association to Liability Under The Fair Housing Act

In order to avoid the potential for liability, it is important that an association periodically review its bylaws, and its rules and regulations in order to ensure both that its policies are facially neutral, and that the implementation of facially neutral policies does not adversely impact a protected class.
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