Mixed-Use Condominiums (Residential, Retail, Office)
Why do mixed-use condominium associations turn to HindmanSanchez for legal advice?
Because we understand these complex communities and we represent them well.
For many residential condo associations, the addition of commercial components like retail and office spaces, adds another layer of complexity to the governance and management of these mixed-use condominiums. Given the unique structural and legal characteristics of condominiums, the boards of directors that govern these complex associations face challenges and issues that single family homeowners associations may not encounter.
HindmanSanchez understands the issues your mixed-use condominium association faces on a routine basis and has the knowledge and expertise to assist your association in implementing creative and workable solutions.
We Understand:
Because we understand these complex communities and we represent them well.
For many residential condo associations, the addition of commercial components like retail and office spaces, adds another layer of complexity to the governance and management of these mixed-use condominiums. Given the unique structural and legal characteristics of condominiums, the boards of directors that govern these complex associations face challenges and issues that single family homeowners associations may not encounter.
HindmanSanchez understands the issues your mixed-use condominium association faces on a routine basis and has the knowledge and expertise to assist your association in implementing creative and workable solutions.
We Understand:
- The complexities associated with the assignment of parking and storage spaces in condominiums.
We understand the legalities and practical realities associated with whether these spaces are deeded to owners, whether they are classified as limited or general common element and whether use of these spaces is regulated by a license. We have a proven track record of assisting associations navigate through these challenges.
- The importance and use of general and limited common element in condominiums.
We understand the complexities associated with the use of general and limited common elements – ranging from the installation of satellite dishes to the use of general common element for commercial purposes such as signage, outdoor seating, etc. We have the knowledge and experience to assist your association in taking appropriate steps to regulate the use of common element while protecting the interests of the association.
- The practical realities and legalities associated with condominium associations hiring employees and utilizing independent contractors.
We understand the legal and managerial challenges associated with an association hiring employees which can range from compliance with OSHA standards to enforcement of progressive disciplinary policies. In fact, we have a human resource professional available to assist your association with all of your human resource needs.
We also understand the importance of maximizing the use of independent contractors while minimizing any associated legal risks to the association. We have the expertise to advise your association on the need for workers’ compensation insurance, to review contracts prior to your association entering into an agreement with an independent contractor, to assist your association with any breach of contract issues and termination of contracts if necessary.
- The governance challenges associated with mixed-use condominium associations.
We understand that it’s not unusual for directors representing residential units and directors representing commercial units to occasionally have differing priorities and outlooks on significant issues affecting the association. These differing priorities and points of view do not have to derail the harmony and vitality of your association. We have expertise in providing governance solutions for condominium boards – that range from amending governing documents to maximize harmony and efficiency to training boards in governance techniques that are constructive, workable and realistic.
