Why Every Condominium and Homeowners Association Should Trademark its Name and Logo

8 years ago

Over the past decade, the popularity of living in a common interest community, particularly condominium and homeowners associations, has risen…

The VA Home Loan Guaranty – A Valuable Resource for Veterans

8 years ago

Introduction A home loan through the Loan Guaranty program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) presents a real opportunity…

Browning-Ferris Industries of California (#32-RC-109684): Fundamentally Altering the Employee / Employer Relationship Between Community Associations, Their Management Companies, and Independent Contractors

8 years ago

Until last year, condominium and homeowner associations and their management companies understood the relationship between an employer and its employees…

What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and It’s Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations

8 years ago

With the summer heat wave in full force, it is nice to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool to…

The Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Condominium and Homeowner Associations: To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?

9 years ago

Many condominium bylaws restrict or otherwise regulate a co-owner’s ability to lease the co-owner’s condominium unit. These restrictions are sometimes…

Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA

9 years ago

I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and…

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project: Facially Neutral Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations May Subject an Association to Liability Under the Fair Housing Act

9 years ago

On June 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided Texas Dep’t of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities…

Emotional Support / Companion Animals – Are People Claiming Disabilities to Get Around Pet Restrictions?

10 years ago

In the past 5 years, community living associations, such as condominiums, co-operatives and homeowner associations, are increasingly being inundated with…