Outdated and burdensome provisions within the association’s bylaws can serve to hinder operations and needlessly increase administrative costs. For example, does your board conduct business via email? The association’s bylaws likely have a provision that sets forth the requirements for the board to make decisions outside of a board meeting (such as email) and itGo to Resource
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No doubt that at one time or another, you received a friendly reminder from your association’s attorney that your community is delinquent with the Secretary of State (“SOS”) filing or that you need to register with, or update, your DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) registration. It has been our experience that in many instances, theseGo to Resource
Despite the never-ending rains this year, pool season is here, and now is a good time to make sure your pool rules are up to date and your pool is up and running. Pools are a wonderful amenity for an association, but they also come with potential risks and liabilities. Outlined below are some thingsGo to Resource
HUD Q&A on HOPA
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Federal Fair Housing Act), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (the Fair Housing Act), prohibits discrimination in housing and real estate-related transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap and familial status (in general, the presence of children underGo to Resource
Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)
This rule implements the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA). HOPA amended the requirements for qualification for the housing for persons who are 55 years of age or older portion of the ‘‘housing for older persons’’ exemption established in the Fair Housing Act. In addition, HOPA established a good faith defense against civilGo to Resource