Often new clients come to us with problems that are actually financial issues. Boards distrust the Declarant (that is, the company that created the condominium and is passing control of the Association on to the Board). Boards may also question how funds were spent by prior boards or management companies. One of the questions we…
Author Archives: Ken Harer
Avoiding Problems with Contractors
In our many years representing community associations, we have seen a rash of disputes between associations and contractors. The problems fall in to a pattern, and always involve a lack of common understanding about what the association thought they were buying, and what the contractor thought they were to supply. Our recommendations for any contract…
Condominium and Homeowner Association Boards: the Very Basics
Condominium and Homeowner Associations are governed by boards of directors, who generally have the power to make all decisions and take all actions on behalf of their associations. Much like a small government, the Board is elected by the members of the community. Beyond election of the board members, individual members of the community are…
Author Archives: Ken Harer
Transitioning from Declarant Control & Annual Audits
Often new clients come to us with problems that are actually financial issues. Boards distrust the Declarant (that is, the company that created the condominium and is passing control of the Association on to the Board). Boards may also question how funds were spent by prior boards or management companies. One of the questions we…
Avoiding Problems with Contractors
In our many years representing community associations, we have seen a rash of disputes between associations and contractors. The problems fall in to a pattern, and always involve a lack of common understanding about what the association thought they were buying, and what the contractor thought they were to supply. Our recommendations for any contract…
Condominium and Homeowner Association Boards: the Very Basics
Condominium and Homeowner Associations are governed by boards of directors, who generally have the power to make all decisions and take all actions on behalf of their associations. Much like a small government, the Board is elected by the members of the community. Beyond election of the board members, individual members of the community are…