Topic
Community Associations
198 published works
Condo Law Watch
Avoid the Enforcement Nightmare: Illinois HOAs Best Practices for Late Fees, Violations, and Hearings
By Tressler LLP
Two recurring issues, late fees and violation enforcement, can create problems when the Association’s procedures are not clearly established or consistently followed. Late Fees Associations must ensure that their Declaration,…
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
HB 797 Revises and Renames Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes with a Focus on Transparency
Florida House Bill 797 (2026) introduces several governance reforms designed to increase accountability within nonprofit corporations, including community associations. Among the most noteworthy changes are the creation of new officer…
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
No Confunda ‘Ser Propietario’ Con ‘Ser Residente’
By Marty Platts
Cuando alguien es propietario de algo, significa que tiene el titulo legal para ese artículo del cual dice ser propietario. El ejemplo más fácil para comprender este concepto es el…
Law Firm Carolinas Blog
Key Legal Considerations For Community Association Loans
Loans can be an effective financial tool for community associations. Whether the goal is replacing roofs, renovating pools and other amenities, addressing deferred maintenance, or responding to an unexpected emergency,…
Law Firm Carolinas Blog
Law Firm Carolinas Welcomes Three New Community Association Attorneys
Law Firm Carolinas is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to the firm’s Community Association Law practice, which represents homeowner, condominium, and townhouse associations throughout North and South…
Law Firm Carolinas Blog
Five Practical Tips Every New HOA Board and Management Company Should Know
By Fred Hulse
The first few months of a new association, or a new management company’s engagement with an existing community, often establish the expectations and practices that will shape the community for…
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
Review of the Outcome of the 2026 Legislative Session
By Joseph Adams
The 2026 Legislative Session for Florida concluded earlier this year and did not result in significant changes to the community association statutes, Chapter 718, the Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 719,…
Law Firm Carolinas Blog
Understanding a Community Association’s Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations in North Carolina
One of the most common questions asked by community association boards and managers is: “Can the board simply adopt a rule addressing a problem in the community?” The answer depends…
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
Understanding Emergency Powers for Florida Community Associations
By Joseph Adams
Q: As hurricane season is about to start, can you give an overview of the emergency powers that are granted to community associations under Florida law? (B.S., via e-mail) A:…
The Seattle Condo Attorney Blog
My Next Legal Presentation for the Secretary of State Occurs on May 29
My next free virtual presentation about WUCIOA and other laws affecting community associations for the Washington Secretary of State will take place from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May…