by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Dec 15, 2014 | Governing Documents
In addition to the basic governing documents, an association should have its own internal rules and regulations to implement and supplement the provisions of the declaration and other governing documents. The internal rules are usually not recorded and, as a result,...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Nov 12, 2014 | Case Decisions, Governing Documents, Use and Maintenance
Indiana Appellate Court decision (November 10, 2014). A homeowner erected a rainwater collection system on his property located within a common interest development without first obtaining consent from the homeowners association. The system consisted of rain barrels...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Nov 1, 2014 | Governing Documents, Uncategorized
These days, when tornado sirens blare, condo owners in Judy Rosen’s 70-unit St. Louis high-rise go straight to the building’s underground, windowless garage and huddle in the center. They won’t soon forget the late April “Good Friday”...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Sep 22, 2014 | Governing Documents
Every incorporated homeowners association needs to have bylaws as part of their association’s governing documents. Understanding the significance of bylaws and the content of your association’s bylaws is critical to the proper functioning of a homeowners...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Sep 10, 2014 | Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Governing Documents, Use and Maintenance
US District Court, Eastern District of California decision (September 3, 2014). In this case a homeowners association (“Association”) filed suit against a neighboring property owner that operated a day camp on their property. The Association alleged claims...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Sep 5, 2014 | Case Decisions, Governing Documents, Ownership and Transfer of Interest
Washington State Appellate Court published opinion (September 2, 2014). This case involves a dispute between a homeowners association (“Association”) and its members over the percentage of unit owner voter approval that is needed to pass an amendment to the...
